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Cream and Black Underskirt
Cream and Black Underskirt
Cream and Black Underskirt
Cream and Black Underskirt

Cream and Black Underskirt

Date1840 - 1860
Object NameUnderskirt
Mediumhaircloth and velvet
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS009347
About MeVictorian ladies wore several layers of undergarments. Usually made from cotton and linen they were often replaced in the winter months with those made from thicker and warmer materials such as wool and haircloth.
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This underskirt is made from haircloth, which is a cotton or linen fabric woven with horsehair. This stiff fabric would have given structure to the layers of skirts worn by Victorian women.