Clothing, Lady's black long woollen skirt, c1910

Historical information

This is a plain black full length woollen skirt that women wore during winter in Moorabbin Shire when working around the house c1910. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made the clothing for their families

Significance

A typical day skirt worn whilst doing housework by early settler women c1910. The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire

Physical description

Clothing, Lady's black long woollen skirt with a drawstring waist and a side inserted pocket

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