Skirt

Production date
1864
 Description
A blue and white checked skirt made of silk with a short train. The skirt hem has been pulled up in the front and yellow velvet has been exposed with a velvet ruffle at the top. There is a side-back fastening and a pocket at the back. There appears to have been a panel inserted at the back for fullness which has shifted the pocket to the back of the garment. The garment is lined with cotton and is edged with a line of gathered lace at the hem. It has a waistband made of twill tape that fastens with metal hook and eye.
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Object detail

Production date
1864
Production period
1860s
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
This skirt is part of a wedding outfit worn by Lavinia Sampson. Lavinia married Thomas Clare at Bell Block in 1864. They had a large family. Later the dress was worn by Lavinia's eldest daughter Jane when she married Richard Aroa at New Plymouth. This is was probably when it was altered.
Accession number
A90.744
Collection type
Social History
Material
Silk
Fabric
Velvet

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