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Black Two-Piece Skirt Suit
Black Two-Piece Skirt Suit
Black Two-Piece Skirt Suit

Black Two-Piece Skirt Suit

Retailer (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1882 - 1981)
Date1915 - 1918
Object NameSuit
Mediumcorded and watered silk
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionPresented in 1982.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS006932
About MeBlack watered corded silk suit, with long-line jacket and full skirt.

Although from the beginning of the First World War women’s fashions had become looser and more practical, around 1915 an optimistic fashion emerged based on the Victorian crinoline, which quickly became known as the ‘war crinoline’. Although fabric and haberdashery were not rationed during the conflict, some things were in short supply. For the ordinary woman the style was translated into a rather generously cut skirt, but not always as large as French or British couture versions.

This particular suit was worn at a local wedding. Although it is in a sombre colour it would have been very practical, as it could be worn for best, on several other occasions.


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Outfits like this were designed to be practical and long lasting and would be worn as 'best' for various special occasions.