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Victorian Black Cotton Bustle Pad, ca. 1880-1890

Bustles came in all shapes and sizes - crinolines, wire cages, horsehair ruffles, even metal coils. This is one of the softer, smaller quilted and padded types. The outer layer is cotton with grommets set in to control the padding. There is a small stuffed pad underneath the outer cover. This on just tied on around the waist. Good condition, with wear to the upper right hand side along the waist line and period mend making the main pad shorter around the waist. The decoration is not included.