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Doll's Petticoat

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c. 1900

Subcollections

Craft & Craft Making Equipment

Overview

A sleeveless petticoat that has lace around the neckline, arms and bottom of the undergarment. The skirt is gathered at the waist and there are four rows of pleating on the front of the bodice and three buttons down the back of the bodice.

Historical information

The item is a cotton sewing sampler, it has been machine stitched with button holes, gathers, embroidery and pearl buttons. It is assumed that Ethel Nankervis who is Mrs Pat Richardson's grandmother made the sample.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2019.31f

Item type

Objects

Material

Cotton

Width

8.5000 cm

Height or length

27 cm

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Sunday, 16 August, 2026

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

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Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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