Name/Title
UnderskirtEntry/Object ID
2000.150.169Description
Girl's, off-white, cotton underskirt.
Ten (10) point flower lace (made of cotton thread) on hemline.
Four (4), horizontal tucks go around underskirt above hem.
Waistline has slight gathers w/set-on waistband w/five (5) vertical button holes @ front, sides, and back. Two (2) vertical seams in back.
SEE: "The Child in Fashion, 1750-1920", pg. 88.Use
Used to button onto undershirt to cover stocking garters on girls from 2-12Collection
Children's ClothingMade/Created
Date made
1880 - 1920Notes
Date: 1880-1920Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
UnderskirtNomenclature Sub-Class
UnderwearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Width
21-1/2 inLength
11 inDimension Notes
Width dimen. is for waist