{"product_id":"white-linen-four-tier-bustle-pad-ca-1898-rare-victorian-dress-support","title":"White Linen Four‑Tier Bustle Pad, ca. 1898 – Rare Victorian Dress Support","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWhite Linen Four‑Tier Bustle Pad, c.1898\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis white linen four‑tier bustle pad, dating to the late 19th century, ca. 1898, is a rare surviving example of lightweight Victorian dress supports. Made from pleated tiers of linen and fitted with a cotton waist tie, it measures 20 cm in length and was worn beneath skirts to add subtle fullness and ensure correct draping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery few of these delicate linen pads have survived, as their soft materials were prone to wear. This example is exceptionally well preserved, retaining its original structure and crisp pleating. It shows only light, discreet staining, typical for antique linen of this age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eCollecting Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a rare and intact Victorian undergarment, it is highly desirable for collectors of historic costume, dress supports, and museum‑quality fashion accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62513718198659,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/08-Victorian-linen-bustle-pad-1898.jpg?v=1788298951","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/de\/products\/white-linen-four-tier-bustle-pad-ca-1898-rare-victorian-dress-support","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}