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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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