Skirt

Object number
FIC.2018.011 B
Date
19th century
Description
Cream colored two-piece evening dress with bertha and petticoat. Bodice A, Skirt B, Bertha C, petticoat D. Skirt had considerable fullness in back through pleats, but lacks the inner ties to support a bustle. Fullness achieve through pleating. Waistband has holes from previous stitching. Hem lined with 16 in. of linen and 4 1/2 in. of cabric. Hook and eye closure.
Materials
silk
linen
iron
cambric
Object Types
evening dresses (garments), skirts (garments)