Long, straight hostess skirt in yellow-to-brown color gradation. Long slit in back and irregular gathers at waistband. Metal zipper closure at center back with button and loop closure at waistband. Double weave with three large bands of leno weave near hem. Deep yellow cotton lining. Material was designed and woven by Klara Cherepov. Palmy Weigle purchased the material from Klara and made it into a dress.

Skirt

Multiple and varied yarns (Udf1)

Artifact (Udf10)

Retain Artifact Status (Udf21)

American – 20th c (Udf22)

Woven – Double Weave/Woven – Leno (Udf3)

Unknown (Udf4)

Fiber or Yarn dyed (Udf5)

Bands (Udf6)

Multiple and varied yarns (Udf7)

Sewn, machine (Udf9)