Clothing, Lady's black long crepe skirt with drawstring waist, c1910

Historical information

A typical long black crepe skirt worn by women in Moorabbin Shire c1910 whilst doing housework during spring and summer. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made the clothing for their families

Significance

Typical day wear skirt worn by women in the early settler families of Moorabbin Shire c1910 The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers.

Physical description

Lady's black long crepe skirt with drawstring waist and inserted side pockets

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