Hoop, Skirt

Name/Title

Hoop, Skirt

Entry/Object ID

G86.143

Description

15 watch spring hoops of graduated size cover a distance of about 14” from bottom. Held in place by 5 sturdy cotton tapes suspended from waistband. Front tape has white metal buckle. Waistband marked 30.” length is 30.” Waist is about 24.” Largest diameter hoop is 18”, even conical effect.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1880

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

Female, Hoop, Metal, Conical, Spring