1940s Hand embroidered french knickers - Extra small Eveningwear small self-covered shoulderpads

small self-covered shoulderpads

which features little screw feet

and there is a manufacturing flaw at front waist where the machinist has gone a little too far with their stitching

17” between shoulder seams

32” chest comfortably

1940s Hand embroidered french knickers - Extra small Eveningwear small self-covered shoulderpadsA stunning find, 1940s tap pants French knickers in peachy pink rayon with delicate floral pattern. I am guessing these formed part of a bridal trousseaux given the incredibly work intensive construction these sweethearts are ENTIRELY stitched by hand, formed of chevron strips of the fabric connected by hand embroidered fagoting, with hand stitched buttonholes and scalloped hems. The fagoting shows skin through, quite risqu! Waist of garment 25 Hip 39