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	Portraits of Nevada: Hoop Skirt
		As you look at the following examples of crinolines, note that as the shape of the skirt changes, the hoop also changes.
		At this point, the designers were flattening the front of the skirt and sweeping the fullness of the skirt to the back.
		The hoops of 1865 have moved from the circular to an elliptical in shape.
	darkwing.uoregon.edu /~dave/webs/theatre/hoop/hoop06.htm (69 words)

	Hoop skirt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A hoop skirt or hoopskirt is a women's undergarment worn in various periods to hold the skirt extended into a fashionable shape.
		Hoop skirts typically consist of a fabric petticoat with casings to hold a stiffening material, variously rope, osiers, whalebone, steel or nylon.
		Lightweight hoop skirts, usually with nylon hoops, are worn today under very full-skirted wedding gowns.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hoop_skirt (112 words)

	Directions for Using the Douglas & Sherwood Hoop Skirt
		The "Douglas and Sherwood Matinee Skirt," made of fine muslin, with eleven hoops and the Adjustable Bustle, combines all the advantages of the former muslin and skeleton skirts, with this great additional one, that by means of the Patent Detachable Hoop Fastening, the hoops can be removed and replaced instantly and easily.
		Draw the fullness of the muslin evenly over the hoops; and to do this, it may be necessary to have the skirt on a hook, so that it may readily be turned around.
		The hoops of the Adjustable Bustle and the cord at the bottom are not to be removed for washing.
	www.victoriana.com /Victorian-Fashion/hoopskirt.htm (378 words)

	hoopskirts
		Hoops, called artificial crinolines, were constructed from whalebone, roping, cane or watch spring steel and held together with sturdy fabric webbing or twill tape hanging from an elastic waistband.
		Outer skirts could be made to cover any hoop size by piecing together long widths of fabric and gathering their tops to fit into the waistband or using knife or box pleats.
		Skirts became conical, and by 1869 hoops were so out of fashion newspapers were running disparaging cartoons depicting damsels in their hoops.
	www.greenlightwrite.com /hoopskirt.htm (1276 words)

	Portraits of Nevada: Hoop Skirt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Probably one of the greatest hazards the cage or hoop presented was the danger of fire.
		The hoop had a tendency to swing near an open flame and ignite the hoop underneath.
		Possibly one of the most terrifying examples of the impractical nature of the hoop was described by Eliza Ann McAuley in her diary in 1852:
	www.unr.edu /sb204/theatre/hoop4.html (216 words)

	Findings for making corsets and hoop petticoats
		Hoop Skirt with Hoop Flounce Kit A kit to make the Hoop Skirt and Flounce is available which contains all the supplies needed except the fabric The pattern is multi-sized Small through Extra-Extra Large.
		The circumference for the everyday hoop in the smallest size is 105 inches, for the largest size it is 120 inches.
		The Hoop Flounce buttons on to create an even fuller evening silhouette of 130 inches for the smallest size and 145 inches for the largest size.
	www.longago.com /findings.html (349 words)

	SKIRTS 5
		The skirt is slim in front and is tied-back, to wrap around the body.
		This is a very elegant hoop skirt with a top skirt falling in swags over a specially pleated ruffle.
		This skirt gradually lengthens towards the back, to keep the hem at floor level all around the skirt.
	www.agelesspatterns.com /skirts_5.htm (350 words)

	Civil War Women
		Petticoats were worn over the hoops to prevent the individual hoops from showing, and under the hoops for warmth.
		The original fabric of the ruffled skirt and the gathered bodice is a thin cream cotton embroidered with green evergreens.
		The plaited skirt and the fitted bodice fabric is a light weight plaid wool of dark green, light green, rust and cream.
	www.longago.com /civilwarwomen.html (2784 words)

	Renaissance Gowns, Medieval, Scottish, Irish and Celtic wedding gowns, dresses and costumes
		6-Bone Hoop Skirt $70The Hoop may be worn for several eras of historic costuming, and may also be used as a bridal, prom or bridesmaid's hoop skirt.
		Skirt is pleated into a waistband that has a drawstring casing for adjustability.
		This one-hoop skirt is perfect for Civil War dresses and Renaissance faire gowns.
	www.verymerryseamstress.com /underskirt.htm (1360 words)

	Civil War Ladies' Petticoats & Hoops
		Nurses were forbidden to wear hoops, as they needed to walk between rows of cots and could not have a boned sweep of skirt flogging the wounded as she passed.
		Period hoops were shapped with boning made of watch-spring steel, steel bands or whale bone, with low-cost models of rattan.
		Hoops can give a harsh, lumpy look to an otherwise lovely skirt if it is not covered with a petticoat or flounces-better to go without a hoop until you have enough petticoats.
	www.shasta.com /suesgoodco/newcivilians/womenswear/petticoats.htm (748 words)

	Public Broadcasting Atlanta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The caged crinoline was also known as the hoop skirt because of the series of concentric hoops found in its earlier version.
		The fullness of the skirt moved up to the hips with the use of the rump or the bustle which became very popular in the early 1870's.
		The hoop skirt was so important to woman back in the 19th century that in 1862, war refugees Lizzie Hardin, her mother and sister gave up their fashionable clothing to pass unnoticed from Chattanooga to Atlanta.
	www.pba.org /history/hoopskirt.html (504 words)

	Past Patterns: #712 Hoop Skirt with Hoop Flounce 1850-1870
		A hoop skirt is necessary to create the full Dickensian bustled silhouette popular from the mid-1850s through the mid-1860s.
		The Historical Notes included with the pattern trace the origin of hoop skirts and references to their acceptance in newspapers, diaries and ladies' magazines of the era.
		The Hoop Skirt is illustrated with Past Patterns' #707 Chemise.
	www.pastpatterns.com /712.html (293 words)

	Hoop Skirt - Advanced Instructions for Simplicity Pattern #9764 Hoop Skirt & Crinoline
		Each of the top three hoops needed to be shaped slightly and I did this after they were in the casing as I could then see where the shaping needed to be.
		When using hoop connectors #50-8400-11 the steel needs to be the same length as the casing less about ½"(11mm), considering this the steel chart is fairly accurate.
		Inside the hoop petticoat you have to attach the laces to the eyes and adjust the tension.
	www.farthingales.on.ca /simplicity_9764.php (1133 words)

	Witches Closet Renaissance & Fantasy Clothing Skirts
		Gathered skirts are full from the waist down and fit well over a hoop skirt, but also look really full without a hoop.
		Gathered Skirt: The same as our Traditional Gathered Skirt, but made of 3 yards of quality 100% cotton - this skirt is a bit less full than our traditional gathered skirt and will not fit over a full hoop as nicely, but is less bulky to wear.
		This skirt is made of 100% cotton, will be sized at the waist, and closes with a drawstring cord through two reinforced grommets.
	www.witchesclosetcreations.com /Skirts.htm (1451 words)

	Renaissance Elizabethan Tudor Celtic Period Gowns Wedding Dresses Cloaks Capes
		This skirt is a nylon taffeta skirt with four adjustable and removable hoops.
		This skirt is a single hoop taffeta skirt with a drawstring waist.
		This skirt is available in two tiers of tulle ruffle for sizes 4 to 6 and three tiers of tulle ruffle for sizes 8 to 10.
	www.arcanelore.com /undergarments/hoopskirt/hoopskirt.htm (635 words)

	Portraits of Nevada: Hoop Skirt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The flexible steel framework of multiple hoops are joined by vertical bands of tape.
		The wearer is able to step into hoop through the square front opening fastening it over the corset.
		Lightweight petticoat would probably be worn over the cage to smooth the line of the skirt.
	darkwing.uoregon.edu /~dave/webs/theatre/hoop/hoop10.htm (76 words)

	3 Tiered 90" Hoop Skirt
		These hoops were also known as “Junior” hoops as this was the first hoop a girl graduated into when they went to long dresses.
		The slimmer hoops were also worn under certain dresses that you want to give a slim tailored look to.
		The length is 34 inches, with the lowest hoop at 30 inches, but instructions are included to lengthen or shorten as necessary.
	www.tstitches.com /store/tsu-001.htm (123 words)

	Bold Mary: Girls going beyond dress up (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The hoop slides in and out of a fabric casing that is sewn on the inside of the skirt.
		I would prefer the child receive a skirt that is a bit big that she could grow into rather than one that is too small.
		If the skirt is too big the child will make it work, she will pull it up to her chest and wear it as a dress or fold it over at the waist.
	www.boldmary.com /FAQ.htm (383 words)

	How to Make Paniers (18th Century hoop skirt)
		Generally, the 20s and 30s tend to be more dome-shaped, the 40s more boxy or oblong (but there were still dome-shaped skirts), the 50s and 60s dome-shaped but with less flare than the 30s, the 70s relatively straight.
		The small pocket hoops or considérations are suitable for the period 1750-75.
		My "Allemande" hoop skirt is made that way.
	www.marquise.de /en/1700/howto/frauen/paniers.shtml (986 words)

	Hoop skirt/ Crinoline Cage - Cosplay.com
		In the 19th century when hoops were commonly worn, they were made with big circles of wire held together with vertical strips of fabric.
		If you are looking for ready-to-wear hoop skirts, you can try http://www.verymerryseamstress.com/underskirt.htm She makes very nice hoops, but since RenFaire season is starting, she already has an 8 week turn-around period for orders.
		Another place that has a common hoop skirt is http://www.arcanelore.com, but I've talked to them before, so I'm not quite sure how they work everything.
	forums.cosplay.com /showthread.php?t=34625 (1395 words)

	Portraits of Nevada: Hoop Skirt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The hoop was also a double edged sword when it came to the issue of morality.
		On the other hand, the hoop could reveal too much of a temptation to the male population.
		That is, when a lady passes who is compelled to hold up her skirts to avoid the filth or wet on the pavement to stop, turn around and examine with deliberation, not to say anxiety, her lower extremities--make a minute examination of her ankles, and whatever a tilting hoop may chance to display.
	www.unr.edu /sb204/theatre/hoop3.html (197 words)

	Lady-in-hoop-skirt-1860s (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The typical mid-Victorian bodice and the gored skirt are of purple sateen and the embellishment consists of Burgundy cotton braid, violet beads, peach machine lace, and little satin bows.
		The corset is of lavender brocade and it has 24 plastic bones and back lacing.
		The gored hoop-skirt is of white cotton muslin and has 7 hoops of covered spring-steel.
	www.geocities.com /vimar_36/Lady-in-hoop-skirt-1860s.html (111 words)

	Musée McCord Museum - Hoop skirt
		Until this invention, the very full skirts of mid-19th century dresses were supported by three or four petticoats usually stiffened with horsehair.
		As soon it became mass produced, the crinoline was no longer considered prestigious and went out of style by the end of the 1860s as skirts began to be swept towards the back.
		This crinoline was manufactured by J.W. Bradley of New York, and was advertised in the Montreal Herald (April 30, 1866) as being sold by Henry Morgan's and John Murphy's- well-known Montreal retailers.
	www.mccord-museum.qc.ca /en/collection/artifacts/M18825 (245 words)

	Hoop Skirt for the Barbecue Party Dress from Gone With The Wind
		Hoop Skirt for the Barbecue Party Dress from Gone With The Wind
		A well-balanced hoop skirt that can be worn with ease.
		The secret of balance is the cut of the fabric and placement of the hoop casing.
	www.pegee.com /patterns/hoop_skirt.html (85 words)

	Brass Southern Woman Bell in Hoop Skirt - z 1399 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		She appears to be wearing an Southern "Gone With The Wind" style with the large picture hat to shade her fair skin and the large styled hoop skirt.
		She is obviously is at an outdoor tea because she is sitting there with her hand in her lap..Her skirt is ribbed and demurely detailed.
		She is in good condition with a few indents in the metal due to her old age.
	www.rubylane.com /shops/bashfulboy/item/zx201399 (245 words)

	hoops definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
		croquet hoop: in croquet, a metal arch through which the ball is driven
		dress support for skirt: a lightweight cane, wire, or whalebone ring, or a structure made of several such rings, used, especially formerly, to stiffen a woman's skirt or petticoat
		jump or go through hoops (for somebody) to go to extreme lengths to gain favor with somebody or to carry out somebody's wishes (informal)
	encarta.msn.com /dictionary_/hoops.html (263 words)

	Hoop Skirt in original case at mysistersclosetonline.com
		Thanks to Dekalb County Hisotry Center: This estate find was invented in DeKalb County, Georgia, by Mary C. Clayton, during the 1950's.
		It was intended to be worn under the popular full skirted evening gowns of the era.
		Skirt construction and round carrying case appear to be celluloid
	www.mysistersclosetonline.com /2926001.hoopskirt.html (151 words)

	Southern Belle Hoop Skirt
		Removable hoops allow you to customize the form as you create the look you've been dreaming of.
		Keep all 6 hoops in and discover how lovely you look with true Southern Belle style.
		You will look like the bride of the century with this spectacular hoop skirt.
	www.mygowns.com /southernbelle.html (151 words)

	Hoop Skirt
		Made to last, our hoop skirt has removeable hoops so you can take it from the washing machine and carry it on the flying machine on the journey to faire.
		Select the desired size if it is available by size and click the ORDER button to place the item in your shopping cart.
		This Hoop Skirt is normally available if you see the order button next to the product code.
	store.costumecity.com /hoopskirt.html (176 words)

	Full 4 Bone Hoop Skirt Slip Petticoat: Girdlezone Shapewear online cataloge
		The hoops are easily removable to wearing without hoops or for washing the garment.
		Looks GORGEOUS under skirts for an authentic period look.
		You can also gently loop the hoops around themselves to fit it into any luggage or carry bag.
	www.girdlezone.com /p_4BONEHOOP.html (104 words)

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