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Accession Number 1981.18.1.b Title skirt from dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type skirt Date Made ca. 1907 Place Made North America: Canada, Nova Scotia Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; wool; woven, plain ?; machine sewn; lace, needlepoint; pleated Measurements WA 56.0; LL 106.0 cm Description

Belted skirt with lace and pink embroidered appliques; 3-hook and eye closure at centre back; pleated at waist; 4 small horizontal tucks 3/4 way down the skirt; 2 larger tucks near hem; 8 vertical lace panels at…

Belted skirt with lace and pink embroidered appliques; 3-hook and eye closure at centre back; pleated at waist; 4 small horizontal tucks 3/4 way down the skirt; 2 larger tucks near hem; 8 vertical lace panels at regular intervals on skirt with pink and green embroidery on each panel. Stained; frayed, several holes.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Edith Whidden