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Gift, Frances Budleski Dapkus Collection, 2008.32.4  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Skirt
Gift, Frances Budleski Dapkus Collection, 2008.32.4 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Skirt

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Frances J. Budleski American, 1914 - 2007
Dateabout 1950
MediumCotton, metal, plastic
DimensionsSkirt (length): 31in. (78.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift, Frances Budleski Dapkus Collection
DescriptionWoman's skirt of green cotton fabric. The skirt has an inverted box pleat set into the 1 3/4 inch wide waistband at center front. Two knife pleats are taken on each side of the box pleat; the skirt is set smoothly into the waistband across the back. A patch pocket with a turned-down flap across the top is set over each hip in front. The skirt fastens with a metal zipper and a white plastic button at the center back. The waistband and pockets are top-stitched with white thread. A woven label stitched near the center back: "INDIAN HEAD / GUARANTEED / FAST COLORS 1% SHRINKAGE ®"
Object number2008.32.4
MarkingsA woven label stitched near the center back reads: "INDIAN HEAD / GUARANTEED / FAST COLORS 1% SHRINKAGE ®"
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