Cream Silk Skirt

Front

Front

Name/Title

Cream Silk Skirt

Description

Cream colored silk skirt with brocade panel at the side. Panel is embroidered with pink, blue, and gold flowers. Two ruffled stripes at hemline, each with black lace on the edges. Double layer of fabric at bottom of skirt. Back of skirt is longer than front of skirt. One metal clasp closure. Some machine stitching, especially along hems, and some hand stitching.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Skirt

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Cream

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1850 - 1880

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall, to bottom of front of skirt

Length

107 cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good