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Hoops

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-25645

Description

Base portion of set of hoops. 9 remaining cloth-covered iron strap hoops sewn to 9 white fabric tapes. Hoops at 1 1/2" intervals, although lower, broader hoop at 7/8" interval.

Details

Descriptive Terms

skirts (garments)
hoops (shaping garments)
cotton (textile)
iron (metal)
Iron
Cotton
SKIRT, HOOP

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.5 (H), 24 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1420

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