{"product_id":"victorian-skirt-lifter-with-diamond-motif","title":"Victorian Skirt Lifter with Diamond Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore the advent of street cleaners and efficient public sanitation, women had to come up with creative methods for traversing the city while also keeping their many layers of skirting unsoiled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile holding up ones skirt -- which often comprised of more than 10 pounds of fabric -- with both hands proved effective, it also limited a lady's ability to participate in a more active lifestyle. Not to mention it created the added burden of dirty gloves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThankfully, in 1846, a new invention helped tackle this conundrum: a skirt lifter!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA now almost forgotten accessory, skirt lifters were a game changer for 19th century women. Similar in design to a pair of tongs, this handy device consists of two padded clamps that could grip multiple layers of heavy fabric. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lifter would then be attached to a lady's belt via a chain, cord or chatelaine, which could be raised or lowered when needed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFashioned in silver plated brass, this wonderful piece features a diamond motif with geometric flourishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1860s-1880s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75\" x 6\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003cbr\u003eLifter is missing one of its pads and has overall signs of patina and wear. Still usable as intended. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eClean with mild soap and water. Dry thoroughly. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804031537341,"sku":null,"price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/SkirtLifter.jpg?v=1779137023","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/victorian-skirt-lifter-with-diamond-motif","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}