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Shire of Toodyay > Records

SKIRT, COTTON VOILE

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c. 1830

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Costume & textiles

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

Material

Cotton (Textile)

Width

720 mm

Height or length

1090 mm

Themes

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)

Year

c. 1830

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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