| 摘要 |
A device which provides a means for carrying large bulky skirts without unduly wrinkling or compressing them. The device in its simplest form comprises a frusto-conical bag having the larger end open and the smaller end closed. The smaller end forms the bottom of the bag and carrying straps extend from the open end. An open-ended cylindrical or frusto-conical shaped section of material is attached to the inside bottom of the bag. The point of attachment may be somewhat inwardly from the outside edge of the bottom whereby the section of material in conjunction with the side of the bag forms an annular cavity. The bottom of the bag includes an open slit. In operation, the skirt, such as a crinoline petticoat, is rolled or folded such that the waistband comprises one end of the roll while the bottom of the petticoat comprises the other end. The petticoat is then inserted in the bag by the operator extending her hand through the slit and into the bag. She then grasps the petticoat at the waistband and pulls the petticoat into the bag through the open end. The height of the bag should be approximately equal to the length of the petticoat such that the lower portion of the petticoat is essentially even with the top of the bag. The annular pocket formed by the section of material and the side of the bag may contain such items as dancing shoes and other paraphernalia. There may be additional pockets attached to the outside of the bag for carrying smaller items, such as badges, lipstick, etc. Thus, the invention teaches a means whereby bulky costumes, such as crinoline petticoats, may be easily and conveniently carried to the social occasions demanding the use of such costumes.
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