Name/Title
Women’s White Cotton Lawn SkirtDescription
A sheer white cotton lawn over skirt, worn as part of a dress. The skirt has seven panels and a banded waistband with a button fastener in the back. There are two tiers of gathered fabric which create a ruffle at the bottom of the skirt. See also: 2009.016.002, .004, .005.
For a photo of Anna Gallagher Marsh in the dress, see: 2009.016.001.Use
by Anna Gallagher Marsh, c. 1900.Context
This undergarment is part of a lawn dress ensemble worn by Marsh. Marsh was the daughter of an Irish immigrant and raised near Boggstown. She was a life-long resident of Shelby County.
For a photo of Anna Gallagher Marsh in the dress, see: 2009.016.001.Acquisition
Accession
2009.016Source or Donor
Tom & Debbi GallagherAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
SkirtClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
Cotton LawnColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1900Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Anna Gallagher MarshCreate Date
March 2, 2024Update Date
November 29, 2024
