This early vintage skirt was purchased from a French textile dealer. She was kind enough to give me a little history on the antique skirt. It belonged to someone of the working class and is made of a very heavy, sturdy cotton - similar to sailcloth or canvas. The material is a dark blue and white vertical stripe. French peasants often wore blue and white stripes as a
symbol of their patriotism. The skirt is very simple in design. It has a drawstring waistband and blue banding or hem protector along the hemline. The skirt was usually worn over several petticoats - some which were longer than the skirt. It is very heavy and measures approximately 35" long. The blue is still vibrant. If anyone has anything to add, please let me know and I will add to this description.
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