Skirt lifters were commonly used by women cyclists in the 1890s - to lift the skirt a bit clear of frame etc They are quite common in veteran cycle circles and some are extremely decorative.
Hilary Stone, Bristol, England
ternst wrote:
> I don't think this is a bbicycle related accessory.
> I think I remember ladies having this on belt and then being able to
> hook skirt on t and lift skirt out of dirt, street, water, etc.
> I think they could aldo hold it on finger to lift accordingly but being
> careful not to show ankle, you know.
> Ted Ernst
> Palos Verdes Estates
> CA USA
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven L. Sheffield"
> <stevens@veloworks.com>
> To: "Classic Rendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 1:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [CR]Skirt Lifter
>
>
>> On 1/14/07 2:05 PM, "Art Smith" <ahsmith49@cox.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I have no idea what this is. Anyone know?
>>>
>>> http://ebay.com/
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>>>
>>> em
>>
>>
>> A way of lifting a skirt from the bottom and holding it in place so a
>> woman
>> can ride a bike, I would imagine.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Steven L. Sheffield
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