UNDERSKIRTS.
The petticoats shown are triumphs of ingenuity. Sixteen yards of silk are required for their manufacture, and the round<ut flounce is headed by a ruche of chiffon :tr silk, and finished with a kilt of the latter. w fnder the flounce there are two little indekendent frills. The frou-frou of such a Petticoat may be more readily imagined [tan described in a good glace or striped or ailk.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18951123.2.9.5
Bibliographic details
Press, Volume LII, Issue 8271, 23 November 1895, Page 3
Word Count
69UNDERSKIRTS. Press, Volume LII, Issue 8271, 23 November 1895, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in