Late 1930s Hand-Made Cotton Slip - Utility Era Eyelet Trim Petticoat

A beautifully preserved late 1930s to very early 1940s cotton slip, likely home sewn by a skilled seamstress. Fixed straps, machine-finished hem, and hand-finished details suggest careful domestic construction rather than later mass production.

This piece predates synthetic lingerie and reflects the practical elegance of the utility period. 

 

An authentic foundation garment for:

• Late 1930s rayon dresses

• Early 1940s day dresses

• Bias-cut silhouettes

• Sheer cotton frocks

 This piece is a historically accurate underlayer, offering insight into women’s dress of the period.

Era

Circa 1938–1941

Fabric

Crisp woven cotton

Cotton eyelet neckline trim

Cotton embroidered hem panel

 No synthetic fibres.

 

 Condition

Very good vintage condition.

Small area at front damaged and previously tidied as photographed. 

Fabric remains strong and crisp.

Size

Petite proportions.

Best suited to a modern S depending on desired fit.

Measurements

Bust- 40 cm

Waist- 43 cm

Hip- 45 cm

Length- 95 cm

 

Why It Matters

This is pre-nylon, pre-New Look lingerie.

Understated, durable, and made to be worn - not decorative fantasy lingerie, and a true foundation garment of the late 1930s.

 

 

This slip has been professionally cleaned and pressed and is ready to be worn.

Returns are always welcome