Here is a wonderful original Civil War era collapsible wire skirt or dress hoop. The wires are covered, although overtime some wires are now exposed. Buckle on the waist band to adjust the fit. Also on the waistband is stamped the word "Zephr (name of company or style of hoop? - I think the latter). Also stamped on the waist band are three pat'd dates although very difficult to rea…
