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Women's Costume Collection : Bustle : 2002.002
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Medium: Metal and Cotton
Origin: USA
Date: 1890-1899

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Description:
Metal mesh back bustle. Bustle is made of a wire open woven mesh that has been folded into a double crescent shape or oval pouf. The mesh is attached to a cotton twill tape that ties around the waist.

Provenance: Worn under a petticoat that has gathers at the center back and a skirt that has center back fullness.