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Womens underpants with floral applique

Object No. A9841

Underpants, womens, cream colour, floral applique, silk, maker unknown, France, c. 1934

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Summary

Physical Description

Women's underpants. Pair of cream silk handsewn french knickers (panties) with floral applique work in the same material around bottom sides. They are made from two pieces of material joined together at a central seam down front and back. Thigh length flared leg with side openings at waist fastening with two mother-of-pearl buttons.

DIMENSIONS

Height

360 mm

Width

350 mm

HISTORY

Notes

According to the donor the french knickers were purchased in Egypt in 1934

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of DmM Gundelach, 1984

Acquisition Date

14 February 1984

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