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Bustle petticoat
(c. 1880)

Medium
cotton

Measurements
100.0 cm (centre back) 27.5 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs W. H. Sloane, 1966

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, centre front, printed in gold ink on cream silk: Alston & Brown / Melbourne

Accession Number
1428-D5

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Red sateen quilted bustle petticoat stitched with black thread in a fine lattice pattern. Small cotton ribbon waistband fastening with three metal hooks and loops, drawstring at back to adjust shape for the bustle. Loop inside to hold bustle in place.