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Skirt/Overskirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely machine-stitched over or outer skirt made of very sheer muslin cotton. The skirt gathers in three rows at the hip across the waist. Hem has flounced self-fabric gathered three times, with 1 gathered tuck above this panel. The very bottom of the hem has three tucks, all flat. This was most likely worn with a matching bodice and with a simple plain white petticoat beneath for modesty.

2021.01.072

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Skirt

Female

Muslin

White

1895 - 1905

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