Skirt

1969.005a

Skirt
Skirt

Dimensions

32 in. W x 37.5 in. L Item (Overall)

146 in. Circumference

Width is waist circumference. Circumference is measurement around hem of underskirt/undertier.

Description
Dark blue satin with white polka dot skirt. Faded black/blue cloth waist band. Skirt is tiered as follows: 12" paneled satin, 5 stitched horizontal pleats across 5.5", 3.5" satin, 3 stitched horizontal pleats across 3", 9" satin with vertical pleats stitched for about 4 inches, 2.5" decorative off-white lacework squares, 2" satin. There is an underskirt/undertier under the bottom third of the skirt. Skirt is fuller in the back, where it gathers/overlaps at the back center hook and eye closure.
Belonged to Mrs. Wiedenbach, Silver Creek.

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