skirt

Date1867-1868

Terms

Skirts
Cotton
Silk Fiber

Dimensions91.44 × 99.06 cm (36 × 39 in.)

Credit LineGift of Frances and Hooper Brooks

Object numberCOS81.105.2

DescriptionSkirt of an afternoon dress. 3 piece purple and white striped silk, bodice (COS81.105.1), skirt (COS81.105.2), and belt (COS81.105.3); trim is purple braid sewn on sleeve and hems in a zig zag fashion. Skirt is gored with some back fullness. It has a purple silk waist sash pinked on edges and ends with large bow. Purple and white stripes--1867-68. Fabric probably cotton and silk.

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