W & W Bustle Pad, Philadelphia, 1890s – Cotton and Steel Coil Victorian Undergarment #jacket #antiquejacket dating to around 1889

dating to around 1889

and a lace blouse

Lined inside with light silk

The fan is in good condition

W & W Bustle Pad, Philadelphia, 1890s – Cotton and Steel Coil Victorian Undergarment #jacket #antiquejacket dating to around 1889This W & W bustle pad, made in Philadelphia in the 1890s, is a finely constructed lateVictorian undergarment designed to create a small, rounded cul at the back of the skirt. The piece features a tightly wound steel coil covered with a layer of light netting, combined with soft cotton padding. It retains its original paper label, a rare survival that enhances its historical value. The bustle pad is in unworn condition, showing only minor spotting and