Summary
Lingerie set consisting of a slip and underpants (knickers) made of light blue crepe. The set that was part of a trousseau made by Mrs Valerie Roberts whilst she was studying at Emily McPherson College in 1950. The other trousseau item was a baby's dress (SH 931212).
Physical Description
Lingerie set consisting of a slip and underpants made of light blue crepe. The slip has two thin straps on either side of the bodice. It has a V-shaped neck with two panels of netting which have blue crepe flowers and leaves embroidered on them. The lower hem of slip is also of netting with blue crepe flowers attached. There is a buttoned opening at the left side of the slip. The knickers have an elasticised waist band across the back only. The outer side panels of the knickers have a net panel with blue crepe flowers and leaves embroidered onto it. The front of the knickers have a panel with gathering and a side button opening on left side.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Valerie Roberts, 13 Jul 1993
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Maker
Ms Valerie Roberts, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950
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Place & Date Made
Emily McPherson College of Domestic Economy, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1950
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Keywords
Domestic Work, Education & Training, Glory Boxes, Handcrafts, Housework, Marriage Customs & Rites, Rites of Passage, Rituals, Glory Boxes