Skirt
- Object Name:
- Skirt
- Object ID:
- 1984.099.13
- Place of Origin:
- probably Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1890-1900
- Description:
- Skirt, black net, probably worn by Annie Louise Gage Kimball. Floor length skirt with train, fully lined with black taffeta. Net has bow motif. Black lace applied along hem. Six hook-and-eye back closure. Two hooks read, "NICHOLLS / PATENT". Two interior hanging loops present. Adult woman's size.
- Material:
- Textile
Silk - Provenance:
- History: Kimball Collection
Carolyn Louise Jenkins (1930 - 1981) -- Concord, NH. Bequest a collection of historical clothing, photographs, et al., from the Kimball Jenkins estate. This skirt, based on size and photos of similar clothing, was probably worn by Carolyn's grandmother, Annie Louise Gage Kimball.
Louise Mason Kimball Jenkins (1896 - 1974) -- Concord, NH. Mother of Carolyn Louise Jenkins. Direct descendant of Deacon John Kimball. Resided at Kimball-Jenkins estate.
Annie Louise Gage Kimball (1852 - 1933) -- Concord, NH. Mother of Louise Mason Kimball Jenkins; married Dr. George Morrill Kimball. - Credit Line:
- Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins
- Subjects:
- Skirts
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