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Spiral Bustle with Pillow

Title

Spiral Bustle with Pillow

Description

Spiral hook front bustle with pillow.

Creator

Unknown designer

Date

1870-1879

Contributor

Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018-1428

Coverage

Unknown

Curator Notes

Good condition. Spiral structure has rusted onto the linen, creating holes in the fabric. Copper coating on the steel spirals and front closure has come off, causing the steel to oxidize and rust.

Textile

Cotton Linen and Copper Plated Steel

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

Laura Winslow

Accession Number

2012.45.85

Collection

Historical Fashion Collection

Tags

1870, 1870’s, 1870s, Bustle, Copper Plated Steel, Cotton Linen, Spiral Bustle, Undergarment, Women's undergarment, Womens

Citation

Unknown designer , “Spiral Bustle with Pillow,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed July 17, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/154.

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