An original antique petticoat dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian era. Made from white cotton with a deep flounce of broiderie anglais lace at the hem. Threaded through the lace is a pink silk ribbon.
The waist fastens with two mother of pearl buttons. There is a section in the back of the waist which can be pulled in slightly to adjust the size.
In good condition. There is one small stitched repair in the lace. There are some faint signs of unpicking around the skirt ( see last image). This is where a previous tuck has been removed & was probably from being reduced in length at some time in the past (putting a tuck in the fabric was the traditional way of shortening a garment with a fancy hem).
Still perfectly wearable.
Waist 28 inches maximum (23 inches if pulled in at the back).
