The skirt is Dutch. There is no pattern repeat, ie. it is huge.
with huge pattern repeat of large flowers, fruits and leaves, the mid blue silk damask pleated to a linen tape waistband, with a central inverted pleat, both sides open, the back similarly pleated but the centre flat, lined with fine blue/grey striped cotton, the inside hem with blue linen tape, 6 panels, 21 in; 54 cm wide: pattern repeat 36 in; 90 cm: waistband 27 in;70 cm; length 37 in; 94 cm.
Mint, wonderful quality silk, crisp and lovely rustle.
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