Tightly gathered back skirt; small, plain triangular panels on either side of central gathered section. Waistband above gathered portion has dark blue embroidered border with designs done in yellow. Motifs consist of hourglass-like shapes, hexagons, and diamonds with slanted triangles underneath; plain line above band and zigzag underneath. Rest of skirt is undecorated; short ties on either side of waistband for securing.

• Narrative

  Owned by the donor's grandmother; possibly brought to Canada when she immigrated in 1924.

• History Of Use

  An outfit worn by a young woman before they are married, or at times of celebration.

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• Type of Item skirt
• Culture Czech
• Material fibre, dye
• Measurements height 77.8 cm, width 130.3 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Kathryn Miller
• Received from Kathryn Miller

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• Made in Moravia

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• Ownership Date before April 24, 2023
• Acquisition Date on April 24, 2023

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3627/0003 b