gorset XVIIw

the petticoat or the hip pads which were worn underneath it. Unfortunately the petticoat and overskirt have not been preserved. Both garments would have been cut on the straight grain of the materiał and closely gathered into smali pleats at the waist. The ones shown are taken from portraits of this period, as are the chemise sleeves shown with the bodice. The neckline would have been edged above by the frill or lace of the chemise.    21