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SKIRT, COTTON VOILE
c. 1830Subcollections
Overview
A cotton voile skirt with pink and cream paisley patterns woven in silk.
Has four layers, very lightweight.
Has pink and beige embroidery around hemline.
Fastening at back with two hook and eyes.
All hand made except hemline.
Historical information
Early 19th century. Although the skirt is very damaged and frail it is still a good representation of its time and can be used as such.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-37-2003.52
Item type
Themes
Material
Width
720 mm
Height or length
1090 mm
Contextual Information
Voile is a soft, sheer fabric, usually made of 99% cotton or cotton blended with linen or polyester. The term is French for veil.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voile)
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