skirt (garment)

Object number
2009.10.1.6
Date
1917 – 1925
Description
A tan dupioni silk skirt (possibly a blend) that is part of a suit. The skirt has an overall rectangular design, with small gathers at waist on one side and a flat waist on the other. Both sides have a long tuck that runs the length of the garment. Snaps and hook and eye closures are hidden behind one tuck. Two pieces of ivory/tan grosgrain ribbon line the waist seam. Seams are bound with tape. Hem is 9 1/4 ." Possibly altered (see irregular interior seams).
Materials
silk
Credit Line
Estate of Penelope Chase Bryan
Object Type
skirts (garments)
Subjects
Hunter Family
J.K.McLennan
Related People & Organizations
Hunter, Edith Norman (associated)