Rare underskirt incorporating a lobster bustle cage. Origin: France. This underskirt was worn in the late 1880s. The underskirt and also the lobster tail are decorated with 32 pearl colored buttons. Probably some buttons were used to attach this petticoat to the skirt of a dress. But most of the buttons had only decorative function. Very good to excellent condition. Very rare.
Length lobster tail: ~ 55 cm