Hoop Skirt c. 1937

"Hoop Skirt," created in 1937 by American artist Esther Hansen (1855-1995), is a delicate pencil drawing that depicts a traditional hoop skirt, an essential undergarment for women's fashion in the 19th century. The intricate design of the hoop skirt is meticulously rendered in fine lines, highlighting the structural elements that gave it its characteristic shape. The drawing's focus on the hoop skirt's construction and its implied wear by a woman provides insight into Hansen's interest in fashion and its historical evolution.