Petticoat
1891
Medium
silk, metal
Measurements
101.0 cm (centre back) 36.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs L. G. Walters, 1974
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
label, inner waistband, stamped in gold on cream silk: (crest) / Madame Masseran / 9 COLLINS ST. / MELBOURNE
Accession Number
D36.c-1974
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Cream brocade petticoat with deep band of plain taffeta. Petticoat features overlay of silk riching, lace inserts form ribbon and bow design. Fastens at centre front with three mother of pearl buttons and one hook and eye.