Brunton's Flour Bag Skirt - XXS gold bag Late 1960s-early 1970s

Late 1960s-early 1970s

Sheer white bridal gloves  have a large double ruffle at the upper wrist

Fair to good condition

Fabric is 50% rayon

Closes at the side with a nylon zipper

Brunton's Flour Bag Skirt - XXS gold bag Late 1960s-early 1970sLong, ruffled, cream half petticoat skirt made in hard times from a recycled flour bag. During the Great Depression when money was scarce for many, some women had to make do with fabric sourced from empty flour sacks. For the same reason, examples of children's clothing made from stock feed sacks have been documented. This necessity may have continued into the 1940s when fabrics and clothing were rationed during wartime. The fabric used in this skirt