Antique Skirts from the World War I era are few and far between, especially nice wearable ones like this great wool skirt.

This skirt, dating to the middle to late 1910s – teens – is made of a sturdy black wool fabric.  A-line in style with gored panels, it has a decorative pleat at center front, two patch pockets with flaps and decorative plastic (might be rubber) buttons on the pockets and waistband.  The inner waist is reinforced with braid tape and there are two loops for hanging the skirt.  The waist is slightly gathered at the back, but not really enough to accommodate a bustle of any sort.  The 2 1/8” waistband is actually a separate piece, tacked on at three places in the back.  The closure is at the left side front and fastens with 3 snap fasteners and 2 hooks and eyes.  The waistband fastens slightly more toward the center front, on the left side with 3 snap fasteners.  All snaps, hooks, & eyes appear to be original.  The hem is 5 ½” deep, so it could be lengthened, although certainly there would be a crease but it doesn’t appear to have discolored the fabric. 

The condition of this superb 1910’s skirt is excellent.  The only flaw is a broken button on one of the patch pockets.  There are some slightly light areas on both pockets and one on the waistband.  These are hardly visible and mentioned for the sake of complete disclosure.  A bit of light cleaning might well remove them.

All in all, this early 1900s - Teens – WWI era vintage skirt is extremely sturdy and very wearable.

The skirt is a solid, very black wool.  Photos have been lightened to show detail.  Skirt has been pinned at the waist to fit my dress form.

Here’s how we measure our garments

Approximate Measurements:

Waist:              32”

Hips:                38”

Length:             36”

Hem Circumference:            72”

Price includes SKIRT ONLY – blouse #C0068 shown in some photos may be available elsewhere.  Please ask!