Pink Dimity Underskirt. Material: textile, metal. Size: 11" W. at waist x 65" W. at hem x 40" L. Description: pink dimity with woven pattern, floor length, 1" W. waistband, back closure with 6 hooks and eyes, 26 sewn down pleats around hipline, three narrow trim bands of same fabric encircle lower skirt area.
Machine sewn and worn by Clara O. Johnson who was married to Gerhardt O. Hatle (donor's parents) in about 1910. Clara and Gerhardt Hatle had 10 children: Orvin, Clair, Evelyn, Wesley, Herbert, Elaine, Edith, Avis, Rebecca and Ruth.
