1940s Hand embroidered french knickers - Extra small 1920s and gathered skirt

and gathered skirt

Waist 28-30

Mildly discoloured to inner waist but not noticeable from outer

26" back neck to crotch

1940s Hand embroidered french knickers - Extra small 1920s and gathered skirtA 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