skirt

Dateca. 1860

Terms

Skirts
Silk Fiber

Dimensions81.28 × 116.84 cm (32 × 46 in.)

MarkingsNote attached, “Afternoon dress-1860/ Annie Hosmer Copps”

Credit LineGift of Arthur Griffin

Object number2005.22C

DescriptionSkirt for afternoon dress, 2005.22a-c (bodice, belt, skirt). Blue silk skirt lined with loosely woven, lightweight material and lined at the bottom (for 7") with a heavier glazed material. The ruched waistband is attached to a narrow band of a different color of blue. There is a lot of wear to the waistband and some of the ruching has come undone. There is one packet in a side seam. The silk is in good condition except at waist. Overall: 43 x 60".

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