Civil War Era Crinoline

Crinoline = hoopskirt. It's in a pile on the floor right now. I will take a picture of it on me later, when I get the rest of the undergarments done and start my planned "Getting Dressed" series. Don't remember what the fabric was. Cottony something, probably. 137" bottom circumference. About 30 yards of hoopskirt wire used. Grosgrain ribbon for waistband.

Once again, it's white, not pink. It just looks that way due to bad lighting.

Summer 2004