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Spiral Bustle

Title

Spiral Bustle

Description

Spiral bustle covered in silk with attached pillow.

Creator

Unknown designer

Date

1880-1889

Contributor

Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018-1439

Coverage

Unknown

Curator Notes

Good condition. Spiral structure beginning to rust onto the silk, creating holes in the fabric. Brass coating on the steel spirals has come off, causing the steel to oxidize and rust.

Textile

Brass-Plated Steel, Cotton Twill, and Silk

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

Laura Winslow

Accession Number

2012.45.96

Collection

Historical Fashion Collection

Tags

1880, 1880’s, 1880s, Brass-Plated Steel, Bustle, Cotton Twill, Metal, Silk, Spiral Bustle, Undergarment, Women's undergarment, Womens

Citation

Unknown designer , “Spiral Bustle,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed February 2, 2023, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/151.

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