LADY'S SKIRT, PART OF TWO PIECE OUTFIT

1860
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Overview

Skirt, handmade, one piece of a two piece outfit,
Fastens at back with hook and eyes around waistband.
Outer is weighted silk, teal green with black strip.
Linen facing/cotton tape waistband/wool hem bias binding.
Cotton tape to brass ring concealed in pocket.

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cwa-org-37-2004.7a
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Height or length
9700 mm
Contextual Information

"Weighted silk" is silk which has been treated to restore or increase the weight lost during the process of degumming. This processing started in the 19th century, with vegetable-based solutions such as tannins or sugar. Chemical solutions based upon salts of lead or tin were then used, as well as silicate, phosphate of soda, and astringent extracts.These increased the weight considerably, but led to accusations of adulteration as the properties of the silk were impaired.

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Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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