Overskirt
- Object Name:
- Overskirt
- Creator:
- Unidentified
- Date:
- circa1885
- Dimensions:
- W-76 L-95 inches
- Description:
- This is part of a woman's plum wedding suit. The overskirt is made from the same plum taffeta. It is cut higher in the front to reveal the underskirt ruffle and trails lower in the back. There is a separate belt (waistband) of the same material. Primary material is plum silk taffeta. There are three pieces plus a hat. The suit is mostly machine made with some hand work.
- Subjects:
- Dresses, Textiles, Wedding costume, Overskirt
- People:
- Crockett, Esther Henry
- Collection Name:
- Textile
- Item Number:
- 1981.01.02
- Accession Number:
- 1981.01.18
- Type of Material:
- Objects
- Copyright Statement:
- For information regarding copyright, permissions, and reproductions contact the New London Historical Society
- Participating Organization:
- New London Historical Society
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