Black taffeta skirt c. late 19th Century; Unknown; late 19th Century; 1989_629
Black taffeta skirt c. late 19th Century
About this objectBlack taffeta skirt c. late 19th Century. Gored and pleated onto waist band. Band has a black tape stitched to outside which ties at back placket, which also is fastened with two sets of hooks and eyes. Hemline is bound with black velvet ribbon and six inches above this is three rows of the same ribbon. Lining is of cotton fabric for the upper half, and the lower section a brown cotton fabric which is treated with something, possibly to waterproof or repel dirt. A hidden pocket is on right thigh, which is lined with the same brown cotton.
Maker Date Madelate 19th Century
Medium and Materialstaffeta
Measurements100.3cm length x 177.4cm width
Subject and Association Descriptionblack taffeta skirt late 19th Century
Credit LineMrs Bradbury
Object Type Object number1989_629
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