The outfit consisted of Linen Chemise, Linen Corset, Bum roll, and Silk Petticoat. The petticoat has a facing in Grey to avoid the silk showing where the top fastens. It also has a grey facing to the hem so that it is this grey that shows when the wearer walks and the splits in the hem move.The skirt and top were made of fine grey wool, and the top has shaping in the front in the form of four radiating darts coming up from the centre waist.
The top fastened on the left shoulder with five self covered buttons, and down the left side seam with eleven more self covered buttons. When the front was folded back, then the lining was fastened with numerous hooks and eyes to stabilise the two sides. The high standing collar was stiffened with buckram, fastened with more hooks and eyes, and trimmed with hand made cording.
The top was longer in the front, with just a single split centre front, and the back of the top was split into several sections to accommodate the bum roll and give a smooth shape.
The splits on the skirt were treated the same way as on the top, all stiffened with buckram and weighted in each corner, then trimmed with hand made cording.
The completed outfit. It was commissioned and
has gone to Springhill, a National Trust
Property in Northern Ireland. They will be using it
as part of their handling collection - this is available
to school children as part of their education
programme.
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