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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
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
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