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1 unusual collapsible metal bustle w/ cotton twill, c. 1885, 9” x 10” x 6”, (few sm 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/ sm tears) excellent.
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