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Holiday Vintage & Couture

Wed, Dec 6, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 95

UNUSUAL BUSTLE PADS & BUST IMPROVER, 1880s

Estimate: $500 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000

1 unusual collapsible metal bustle w/ cotton twill, c. 1885, 9” x 10” x 6”, (few small holes, few loose threads/missing stitches, wear to W strap, minor tarnish) excellent; 1 cotton expandable bust improver w/ feather boning, stamped “Oct. 16 1885 & Nov. 2 1886", B 34”, (discolored, pencil marks to interior) very good; 1 tan cotton pleated bustle pad, 1880s, label “Ferris Patents, Style 420”, 11” x 7” x 2.5”, (few light stains, W strap worn w/ small tears) excellent.

Condition

Very Good-Excellent

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