Fashion — 1883-1887
Bustle
A dress bustle with five lobed cushion. the wearer tied the bustle on over her corset and petticoat to create the fullness at the back of the dress which was fashionable during the 1880s. This example is from circa. 1885.
- Category:
- Fashion
- Object ID:
- 54.30/5
- Object name:
- bustle
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1883-1887
- Material:
cotton
- Measurements/duration:
- L 190 mm, W 355 mm, W 384 mm (waist) (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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