{"title":"Antique Bustles-Crinolines","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Bustles \u0026amp; Crinolines in Victorian and Edwardian Fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian and Edwardian \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Tell_me_more_about_antique_bustle\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eantique bustles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Tell_me_more_about_antique_crinoline\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eantique crinolines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e were transformative \u003cstrong\u003eaccessories\u003c\/strong\u003e that shaped the most iconic silhouettes of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Explain_antique_fashion\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eantique fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. First \u003cstrong\u003eworn\u003c\/strong\u003e as stiffened petticoats and later as cage‑like structures, the \u003cstrong\u003eantique wire hoop skirt\u003c\/strong\u003e created the dramatic bell shape of mid‑19th‑century skirts. These \u003cstrong\u003eantique\u003c\/strong\u003e foundations survive today as \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal\u003c\/strong\u003e examples of textile engineering, often preserved in \u003cstrong\u003emuseum\u003c\/strong\u003e displays and curated \u003cstrong\u003ecollections\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs styles evolved, fullness shifted to the back, introducing a \u003cstrong\u003edifferent style\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003cstrong\u003eantique bustle\u003c\/strong\u003e, which emphasized a pronounced rear profile and complemented the sculptural lines of \u003cstrong\u003eantique dresses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether made of steel hoops, padded rolls, or elaborate frameworks, these pieces featured ingenious \u003cstrong\u003efeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e that balanced practicality with elegance. Many \u003cstrong\u003evintage\u003c\/strong\u003e examples remain in \u003cstrong\u003egood\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, admired as some of the \u003cstrong\u003ebest\u003c\/strong\u003e surviving symbols of femininity, modesty, and social status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, collectors value these structural garments for their craftsmanship and cultural significance. Whether displayed in a private \u003cstrong\u003ecollection\u003c\/strong\u003e or studied for their influence on period \u003cstrong\u003eclothing\u003c\/strong\u003e, they reveal how fashion, identity, and engineering intertwined to shape the silhouettes of past centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wire-hoop-skirt-1870s","title":"Antique Wire Hoop Skirt, 1870s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong\u003eantique crinoline\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the \u003cstrong\u003e1870s\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a beautifully preserved example of \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Victorian foundation wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to support the fashionable \u003cstrong\u003efull-skirted silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e of the era. Featuring a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eflat “belly” front\u003c\/strong\u003e, the crinoline’s \u003cstrong\u003emiddle band\u003c\/strong\u003e was likely intended to be \u003cstrong\u003ehung from a corset or corset cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for a secure and discreet fit beneath structured garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel hoops\u003c\/strong\u003e, placed only in the \u003cstrong\u003elower third of the crinoline\u003c\/strong\u003e, create a graceful bell shape while maintaining ease of movement. The \u003cstrong\u003eshape is both beautiful and rare\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the transitional styles of the \u003cstrong\u003epost-Civil War period\u003c\/strong\u003e. The crinoline is in \u003cstrong\u003egood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003esome rusty spots on the steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ea missing buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003elight staining\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age and use. \u003cem\u003ePlease note: decorative items shown in some images are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 75 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional find for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian underpinnings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century fashion history\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003emuseum-quality costume accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a glimpse into the engineering and elegance of \u003cstrong\u003e1870s American dressmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55935644303747,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/01-antique-crinoline-1870s.jpg?v=1751656591"},{"product_id":"antique-five-coil-bustle-1880s-cotton-and-steel-coil-victorian-support","title":"Antique Five‑Coil Bustle, 1880s – Cotton and Steel Coil Victorian Support","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eantique five‑coil bustle\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e1880s\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact late‑Victorian support made of sturdy \u003cstrong\u003ecotton\u003c\/strong\u003e and a tightly wound \u003cstrong\u003esteel coil\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming a small yet effective \u003cstrong\u003ebustle pad\u003c\/strong\u003e. Such constructions were essential for shaping the characteristic back profile of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eVictorian bustle fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The piece is preserved in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only light spotting—an entirely normal state for surviving textile understructures of this age, as many examples from the last 140 years have not endured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive‑coil and pad bustles like this one emerged during the \u003cstrong\u003esecond bustle era\u003c\/strong\u003e (ca. 1883–1889), when fashion shifted back toward a pronounced, shelf‑like silhouette after a brief return to slimmer lines. According to research summarized by the ASU Fashion Institute, bustles evolved from large cage structures to smaller, more practical designs as women sought greater mobility while maintaining the fashionable silhouette. Lightweight \u003cstrong\u003esteel springs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecoiled wire supports\u003c\/strong\u003e became increasingly common, offering flexibility, durability, and discreet volume beneath the skirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example comes from an \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish collection\u003c\/strong\u003e and represents a rare, well‑preserved specimen of late‑Victorian \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ebustle undergarments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, illustrating both the engineering ingenuity and the aesthetic priorities of the 1880s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58303469584771,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/08-antique-Tri-coil-bustle-1800s.jpg?v=1782047062"},{"product_id":"w-w-bustle-pad-philadelphia-1890s-cotton-and-steel-coil-victorian-undergarment","title":"W \u0026 W Bustle Pad, Philadelphia, 1890s – Cotton and Steel Coil Victorian Undergarment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eW \u0026amp; W bustle pad\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphia in the 1890s\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a finely constructed late‑Victorian undergarment designed to create a small, rounded \u003cstrong\u003ecul\u003c\/strong\u003e at the back of the skirt. The piece features a tightly wound \u003cstrong\u003esteel coil\u003c\/strong\u003e covered with a layer of light \u003cstrong\u003enetting\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with soft \u003cstrong\u003ecotton\u003c\/strong\u003e padding. It retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal paper label\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare survival that enhances its historical value. The bustle pad is in \u003cstrong\u003eunworn condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing only minor spotting and one open seam—typical signs of age for textile supports of this period and remarkably light considering that few such pieces have survived the last 130–140 years. The item originates from an \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish collection\u003c\/strong\u003e and represents a well‑preserved example of late‑Victorian \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ebustle undergarments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong\u003e1890s\u003c\/strong\u003e, bustle silhouettes had largely diminished compared to the dramatic forms of the 1880s. Fashion shifted toward smoother lines, yet a subtle back fullness remained desirable. According to research on the evolution of the bustle, small pads and coil‑based supports like this one were used to maintain a gentle curve at the back, ensuring that skirts draped correctly without collapsing. These lightweight designs reflect the transition from the rigid, architectural structures of the earlier bustle era to more practical, comfortable, and discreet underpinnings. 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