Hoop, Skirt

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Hoop, Skirt

Entry/Object ID

G86.121

Description

44 Watch spring hoops of graduated size held by 7 heavy cotton tapes; white metal buckle in waist front marked “PATENT 1855.” Waist about 24”; length 30”; largest diameter 27.” Even conical effect.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1875 - 1880

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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Search Terms

Hoop, Female, Metal, 1855, Conical, Watch spring