bustle cage 1880

Ribbed bustle cage, early 1880s

A bustle cage in good condition is difficult to find. This one consists of a short petticoat attached to a back bustle extension shaped with steel rods. The bustle cage is fashioned from heavy cotton twill and closes in front with three glass buttons.

The shape and size of the bustle cage can be adjusted on the inside with lacing and buckles—see the three bottom pictures. The petticoat style helps keep the bustle positioned in back, where it should be.

At the end of the 1880s, the bustle was reduced in size, allowing the formal dress to change to a simpler style. Nevertheless, vestiges of the bustle remained at the rear of the skirt, although the extreme bustle style was gone forever.

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Wire Crinolette or Bustled Hoop Cage

Crinolettes marked the mid-point between the cage crinoline and the bustle. Fashionable between 1867 and the mid 1870s, they were often composed of half hoops with extra loops of steel at the top to give more support. During the 1870's the bustle became a separate undergarment." see http://www.antiquedress.com/gallerylingerie.htm

bustle gown 1870

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wedding gown 1880

I found this wedding gown at http://www.antiquedress.com/gallery.htm ooh my god..in the early days the could make beautifull things!!..how many days of work it takes to finished this gown??

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Sometimes you see something that take your breath away!!!..you only can sit down..and look!! I had that moment today..was looking at fotos at http://www.burdafashion.com/de/index.html and saw those shoe spats and arm cuffs..ooh my GOD..how gorgeous!!..and im a costume fan..see my other blog http://i-like-historical-clothing.blogspot.com/ so i like this verry verry verry much

The designer is Maide from http://maidestreasuries.blogspot.com/ she makes Spats, Cuffs and Jewelry Design with original Materials from 1900-1930. And also create modern Spats... from time to time ;-))