Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A narrow crinoline, known as a "crinolette," with a flat front and protruding hoop skirt.The linen panel along the front provided a smooth silhouette, while the hoop skirt feature at back supported the period's shelf-like bustle, in fashion from about 1881-1889.
The crinolette is supported by linen straps and wire framing. Its is pictured here with a period chemise (slip) and reproduction corset.
About This Item
- Title: Crinolette hoop skirt, ca. 1885
- Creation Date: circa 1885
- Subject Date: circa 1885
- Media: linen, wire
- Local Code: 3675*n
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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