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Short skirt

American
third quarter of the 19th century
Object Place: USA

Medium/Technique Cotton plain weave (cambric) with applied cotton braid
Dimensions Center front: 67.9 cm (26 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift in memory of Mrs. Horatio Appleton Lamb
Accession Number52.1180
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionShort skirt of white cambric with fullness pleated into waistband in deep pleats, hooked at center back, two bands of applied white cotton braid in stylized flowering vine pattern, possibly a child's skirt or woman's short petticoat