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Red/Brown Bustle
Mid 1870's

Nice to have a coloured cotton.


Cataloguing

the nine hoops encased in a brown and red/white printed cotton, frilled cotton to the front, hand sewn, 32 in; 80 cm long


Condition

Tie at waist original but one side has been re stitched. Small tear to very top back above the first hoop. Half way down on the inner side a hoop has torn the cotton and is popping through. A little grubby. Could do with a good wash!


Comments

Bought in Yorkshire.



Fashion, Kyoto Costume Institute p 287 for similar