Crinoline, Cage

Name/Title

Crinoline, Cage

Entry/Object ID

G90.185

Description

Girl’s hoop with 17 rows of spring steel covered with cotton braid. Inserted into pockets woven for the purpose into striped cotton tape, 2 in front, 2 at sides, 2 in back. Symmetrical bell form. WB formed of white fancy woven cotton tape doubled over, with brass eyelets and hook fastener. Brass joiners.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1865

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Search Terms

hoop, cage, crinoline, bell shape