The duplex (or double) elliptic spring skirt is the most elastic, flexible, and durable skirt made

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  The Odessa patent collapsing skirt can : be altered instantly to any shape and is warranted not to slip

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  Jeff. Davis caught at last. Hoop skirts & southern chivalry

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  S. H. & M. skirt binding counter : John Wanamaker Philadelphia

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  [Woman in tartan skirt climbing over fence with golf club]

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  Ideal skirt holder : manufactured by C.A. Dunbar & Co. Detroit, Mich

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