Name/TitleUnderskirt
About this objectThis is a beige underskirt, hand and machine stitched, with a front and back centre panel, and with most of the fullness and shaping at the back. The waistband has a rough edge and was formed by turning under a narrow fold which was then stitched in place by hand. It has taped loops at either side. The opening is to the left and fastened with one hook and eye.
This is part of the collection of clothes belonging to Misses D. and M. Burling, of Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire, who were aunts of the donor. The clothes were made by the Hancock family at The Laurels Swaffham Bulbeck in 1850 - 1900, who were members of a farming family.
Period1850 - 1900
Medium and MaterialsLinen.
Inscription and Marks'R. Burling,' written inside the waistband.
MeasurementsLength: 80cm; width at lower edge; 117cm; waist: 37cm.
The hem is deep and has a 1 inch fold just above the hemline.
Object TypeClothing
Object numberSTMEA:82.A.78.3
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
