Wire bustle

Name/Title

Wire bustle

Description

Wire bustle

Use

Used under dress or skirt at waistline, with bustle at back in the summertime. The open wire allows for air circulation. There are 3 rows of open weave iron rolls, held together in a row with cotton pieces sewn on ends to stabilize. Cotton ties would go around waist.

Collection

Found In Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.011

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bustle

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Material

Wire

Color

Beige, Brown

Made/Created

Date made

1880

Time Period

19th Century

Create Date

March 26, 2025

Update Date

May 30, 2025