1880 Split Pannier Overskirt

This Split Pannier Overskirt is drafted based on an actual garment as seen in an 1880 The Delineator magazine. It is a very simple overskirt, with only a center back seam, the fronts being fitted with darts. Gathers at the front and sides produce the pannier effect, which was very fashionable from 1879 to 1883. The square front panels fall away to reveal an underskirt below, while the back is held in place with drawstrings and allowed to droop below the knee. This design is particularly suited to be worn over the trained TV225 Fantail Skirt, but works equally well with a walking length skirt. All sizes included in the package.