Cotton eyelet trimmed petticoat: Antique? Or repro?

[MagsRags]

I've had this one for awhile. The tie waist says older to me, but the trim is simpler than I would expect. Seams are flat felled.

The fabric is somewhat coarse - I think you can see in this detail shot. The 3" eyelet trim was sewn on with piping about 3" above the hem.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Tricky one...the eyelet looks hand done. Different cotton than the rest which is not unusual. I think it is likely old, difficult to say for sure.

 

[MagsRags]

I hadn't considered that the eyelet might be hand done. And yes, the fabric of the eyelet is a finer weave.

 

[dollsntrolls]

I think it's a make do and mend with what you've got. An antique hodge-podge, reusing nice eyelet with (possibly) a table cloth for the skirt. That kind of drawstring waist with not much for a closure beneath it is so typical of homemade underskirts. I have also seen that in labeled underskirts, though. Just imagine with all of the layers on under-trimmings, laced bodice, etc - such a relief to have some air through that opening, and the simplest removal of any of the clothing items!

 

[pastperfect2]

Maggie - is the petticoat gathered into the waistband all the way around? And what it the hem circumference? And it it a true dirndl shape or does it have shaped gored panels?

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Do you have a photo of the Broderie Anglais underside please? I think it's machine sewn. I also have never seen an antique petticoat that has that sewn over finish at the top of the frill. These are commonly made be renactors so good to be careful on dating as construction will give them away.

 

[MagsRags]

[is the petticoat gathered into the waistband all the way around.

Yes. Closeup of waist with ties.

Sweep is 130” The panels/are straight - three of them are equal width, and one is a bit narrower. Inner seams are flat felled. The width of the machine sewn hems are wonky from one panel/to/another.

Do you have a photo of the Broderie Anglais underside please? I think it's machine sewn

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Thanks Maggie, I can't be 100% but I think Mary Jane is likely right and it's handsewn, so original.

 

[MagsRags]

Many thanks, ladies! There were more clues here for the expert eye than I anticipated. Antique it is then.

I learn something here every day.

 

[pastperfect2]

Maybe later 1860s. The gathered waist all round, the hem circumference and the straight but for one panel ? could be, I can't be sure without handling it.

 

[MagsRags]

straight but for one panel

later 1860s would be fabulous. But I may not have been clear - that fourth panel is also straight, just not as wide as the other three.

 

[pastperfect2]

That's alright! It still might be early.