54
Farthingale
1880 Approximate
Wire Hoop Skirt. Material: metal and textile. Size: 19" W. at hemline x 30" L. and 32" L. untied waistband. Description: twelve muslin covered full circle wire hoops form the lower area of skirt frame; eight half circle hoops form upper skirt frame, all hoops are attached to and extend from strips of 1" W. white muslin tape with staples; 1" W. white tape waistband tie closure.