DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Skirt

NameSkirt

Maker Hildegard Schmuul (1921-2010)

Dateca. 1940

Place madeMuhu Island, Estonia, Europe

MediumWool, silk or rayon, cotton, glass, metalized plastic

DimensionsOverall: 30 11/16 x 13 3/8 in. (78 x 34 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of MarieAnn Thornburg, A.2011.14.2

Object numberA.2011.14.2

DescriptionTightly gathered yellow wool skirt with vertical woven geometric stripes, horizontal rows of applied trims near hem, and a brown edging embroidered with a variety of multicolored flowers and scattered sequins. The wide waistband has two woven horizontal geometric stripes and closes with hooks and eyes.Waistband is lined with off-white cotton, and hem is lined with pink floral print cotton.