Skirt

Name/Title

Skirt

Entry/Object ID

2000.129.041

Description

Lady's off-white linen A-line skirt. Crewel embroidery and cut-work flower and leaf design. Pleats front and back to create center panel and also side panel Horizontal panels, front and back, in "steps" of varying heights as a "detail" on the skirt. Embroidered flower between two (2) "steps". Hook and eye closure at back. Hem length longer in back.

Collection

Women's Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1910

Notes

Date: 1880-1910

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Skirt

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Width

23 in

Dimension Notes

Width dim. is at waist. Length: 40" (front), 42" (back)

Material

Linen

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

2000.129.042, 2000.129.043