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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