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Accession Number 1971.7.8.b Title skirt from black and grey striped dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type skirt Date Made 1875-1885 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; woven; woven, pile, velvet Description

Skirt made of black and silver-gray striped silk taffeta. CB opening with hook and eye at waistband; smooth fitting in front, pleats and drapery in the back; inset pocket at right sideseam. Waistband made of brown…

Skirt made of black and silver-gray striped silk taffeta. CB opening with hook and eye at waistband; smooth fitting in front, pleats and drapery in the back; inset pocket at right sideseam. Waistband made of brown sateen; hanging loops sewn inside waistband.

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