Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - LONG BLACK AND GOLD PATTERNED SKIRT / WITH TRAIN, 1870-1880
... LONG BLACK AND GOLD PATTERNED SKIRT / WITH TRAIN...long black and gold patterned skirt... COSTUME Female long black and gold patterned skirt Black cotton ...
Black cotton with all-over gold paisley type floral patterning. Fully lined with brown cotton fabric. A slight train at the back hemline, and two V shaped flaps-one either side of the back opening, which probably accommodated bussell-like padding. The skirt is tightly gathered at the back to facilitate the padding. Front of skirt is flat, with a little easing of gathers. Pocket inside right hand side seam. A dark brown corded piping edges the hemline. Two metal hooks and eyes, fasten the waistband. Relocated to Clothing Box 176 10.2.2022costume, female, long black and gold patterned skirt