Name/Title
UnderskirtEntry/Object ID
2003.011.035Description
Girl's off-white, cotton underskirt.
Scalloped, eyelet lace on hemline w/teardrop & leaf design.
Five (5), horizontal tucks go around underskirt above hem.
Waistline has slight gathers w/set-on waistband w/three (3) vertical buttonholes @ front & sides & two (2) horizontal buttonholes @ 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
27 inLength
9-1/4 inDimension Notes
Width dimen: is waist.Condition
Overall Condition
Excellent