Were hoop skirts worn by women at any time before the 1850's-60's?

Question: Were hoop skirts worn by women at any time before the 1850's-60's!?
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Yes, they certainly were!. In the 15th and 16th century, structures under ladies skirts, called farthingales, were worn to achieve the most fashionable!. shape!. Farthingales were hoop skirts!.!.!.typically made of willow "osiers", whalebone or rope!. The Spanish type was round, the same way as we think of the southern plantation ladies skirts!.Www@QuestionHome@Com