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1974.9.7.e - skirt from ensemble

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Object Typeskirt Date Madeca. 1873

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Object Typeskirt Date Madeca. 1873

Accession Number 1974.9.7.e Title skirt from ensemble Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type skirt Date Made ca. 1873 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; cotton; woven, plain, taffeta; woven, twill Measurements WA 55.0; LL 110.0; LCIR 330.0 cm Description

Mauve and yellow pin stripes. Completely lined with glazed cotton. Skirt gathered into heavy broadcloth waistband. CB opening - 2 hooks and eyes. 7 panels, set in pocket on left side. 2 extra layers of fabric added to lower skirt forming a box-pleated flounce at bottom of skirt. Worn with a bustle. Brown bias bands trim (like vest fabric) above and below hem flounces. The bottom edge is finished with a grey braided tape.

Credit Line University of Alberta School of Household Economics

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"1974.9.7.e - skirt from ensemble, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-37894. Accessed 02 Jun. 2025.

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