Digital Collections

Hoop, Skirt

Object/Artifact

44 Watch spring hoops of graduated size held by 7 heavy cotton tapes; white metal buckle in waist front marked “PATENT 1855.” Waist about 24”; length 30”; largest diameter 27.” Even conical effect.

G86.121

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1875 - 1880

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Hoop

Female

Metal

1855

Conical

Watch spring

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