Skirt

Name/Title

Skirt

Entry/Object ID

1992.023.001

Description

Long black silk skirt 45 inches long and 56 inches wide around at the bottom. There are four bands of green and black patterned material, 2 inches wide, and 3 inches apart, sewn onto the skirt in horizontal stripes. The skirt is lined with green material. The skirt opens partway in the back. SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE: The skirt was worn in the fashion show at a Historical Society program in the summer of 1992. DATE OF ORIGIN: In the middle 1800's. PERSONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Skirt belonged to one of two great-great aunts on her father's side (Clayton) who spent many summers at Hewes Point.