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Skirt

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1880-1886

GUSN

GUSN-23411

Description

Skirt and overskirt, blue sprig print on white muslin, ribbed. Skirt has 2 ruffles at base. Overskirt, short in front, long in back, has blue ribbon around waistline and one ruffle on hem. Snap closure at back. Skirt back--bunched.

Details

Descriptive Terms

skirts (garments)
muslin
sewing (process)
Muslin
Machine Sewn
SKIRT

Inscription

Pencil on tag on inner waistline: ""Hunting(?) Fan(?)/ 86""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

43 (H), 26 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1597AB

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