Black Silk Petticoat - Robb Family

DESCRIPTION

TitleBlack Silk Petticoat - Robb FamilyObject TypeTextileClothingDate1920'sDescriptionHandmade black silk petticoat. Combination of hand and machine stitching.

Typical of 1920's undergarment fashion.
Provenance and SignifcanceThis black silk petticoat was owned and worn by Mary Robb (nee Downes). Mary Mildred Downes was born 5 October 1906 and married Albert Errol Robb in 1954. They farmed at Yellow Rock.

The Robb family passed on the petticoat to Kate Gooden of 'Wairanga', Yellow Rock. DonorGooden, Margaret Kathleen (Kate)

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialBlack silk hand made.Dimensions83cm x 62cm x .5 cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryCostumeSecondaryFemale Underwear

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsRobb Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick

FamilyRobbDownesLocalityYellow RockPlaceWairangaRelated Item1988.8.2 Last edited by: Annette Charlton

1988.8.2 - Gooden, Margaret Kathleen (Kate) Last edited by: Annette Charlton

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Item LocationOn Exhibition

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Black Silk Petticoat - Robb Family