Description: ITEM: Antique Victorian Clam-Shell Skirt Lifter DESCRIPTION: "The first skirt lifters were created around 1846. They were at their peak popularity during the Civil War and post-war decades when giant hoop skirts weighed up to 14 pounds and were often comprised of six layers of petticoats. In the late 1800s, a surprisingly large number of women participated in outdoor sports such as cycling, croquet, ice skating, and archery. They required the lifter so they could have some form of mobility." Skirt lifters "clamped mid-way up the large, full skirts and then attached to a belt by a cord, ribbon, or chain. Like almost everything in the Victorian era, something as mundane as skirt lifters came in a variety of materials and intricate designs, making them a valued accessory." Aren't we happy we don't need these any longer. MEASUREMENTS: 4 inches long (approximately) Please refer to the photographs as they form part of the description and condition. Also the color of the photographs may vary slightly from the item. PAYMENT: Payment to be received within 3 days of auction ending. SHIPPING: Shipping in United States. No international shipping. I will ship promptly after payment has been received. I use recycled shipping and packing material whenever possible. RETURNS: No returns accepted. I do my best to describe every listing accurately but I am not a business, a store, a dealer nor an expert. Each item is sold as is. Use the pictures provided as part of my description. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have before making a bid. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!
Price: 79 USD
Location: Alstead, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-12-12T15:12:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Size Type: Regular
Occasion: Everyday
Decade: Pre 1890
Color: SILVER TONE
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: METAL
Look: Victorian
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
