Dusky Pink Cotton Twill Petticoat with Lace Flounce

Fin de Siecle / Gibson Girl · 1890s · English

This cotton twill petticoat displays the characteristic construction of 1890s undergarments, with a smooth fitted waistband and A-line silhouette that would support the fashionable skirt shapes of the Gibson Girl era. The dusky pink fabric shows machine-stitched construction typical of ready-made undergarments of the period. A decorative band of geometric trim in dark brown runs horizontally near the hem, positioned above a substantial flounce of machine-made lace in matching brown tones. The flounce adds volume and movement to the hemline, essential for creating the proper foundation for outer skirts. The cotton twill fabric provides durability and structure while remaining lightweight enough for layering beneath wool or silk dresses.