Skirt Lifters
Name/Title
Skirt LiftersEntry/Object ID
2025.1.783Description
Brass Skirt LiftersContext
Skirt lifters were Victorian accessories, essentially small clamps on chains, used by women to lift their long, heavy skirts off muddy streets or floors, preventing them from getting dirty and allowing easier movement for activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even cycling, keeping expensive outer fabrics clean and preserving reputation. They clamped onto the hem and connected to the waist, enabling quick elevation via a cord, chain, or pulley systemCataloged By
Colin WhittleCategory
Clothing