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Bustle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a tan-colored bustle, Bustle by designer Paul Poiret. The bustle is made of a shiny fabric and features a pleated design on the right side, with multiple horizontal folds that create a layered effect. The left side is smooth and has buttons down its length. A ruffle adorns the bottom edge. The bustle appears to be knee-length. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
1873
Medium:
cotton, horsehair
Culture:
Austrian
Dimensions:
383 × 625 px
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