Half slip with shoulder straps and flower & basket embroidery, c. 1920s

Name/Title

Half slip with shoulder straps and flower & basket embroidery, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

1986.54.32

Description

Acc. No. 86.54.32 Subject Category: clothing Date or Period: C. 1920's Object: Slip Description: Half slip of white fine cotton. Draw-string ribbon above bust line. Embroidery (pale blue color) satin stitch (flower & basket motif) & openwork pattern of geometric design. Iron down tucks. Pleat tailored in back. Shoulder straps. History of Object: Slip which has never been worn. It was found in its original box in the attic of the Haslett residence, 1605 Clinton Avenue. Acquired from: Doris H. Goodman Date: