Bustle

bustle

Name/Title

Bustle

Entry/Object ID

1973.1.15

Description

Bustle consisting of 2 lengths coiled wire encased in crocheted lace and twill-woven cotton canvas. The ends of the pieces are attached, forming a "D" shape. They are attached to a long length of cotton webbing (waistband).

Use

Used to enhance the size of the wearer's derriere.

Context

Worn by a member of the Vitty family of Windsor, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1973.1

Source or Donor

Henry, Stella Vitty (1888-1985)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1890

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bustle

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Garment, Foundation

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Underwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3 in

Width

4 in

Length

8 in

Material

Metal, Cotton

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Town

Windsor

County

Windsor County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America