The History of Crinolines and Petticoats
By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide
Crinolines give the skirts their bell shape.
A crinoline is a petticoat made of horsehair fabric taking its name from the French word crin meaning "horsehair". Crinolines appeared in the late 1840s.
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