{"product_id":"w-w-bustle-pad-philadelphia-1890s-cotton-and-steel-coil-victorian-undergarment","title":"W \u0026 W Bustle Pad, Philadelphia, 1890s – Cotton and Steel Coil Victorian Undergarment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eW \u0026amp; W bustle pad\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphia in the 1890s\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a finely constructed late‑Victorian undergarment designed to create a small, rounded \u003cstrong\u003ecul\u003c\/strong\u003e at the back of the skirt. The piece features a tightly wound \u003cstrong\u003esteel coil\u003c\/strong\u003e covered with a layer of light \u003cstrong\u003enetting\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with soft \u003cstrong\u003ecotton\u003c\/strong\u003e padding. It retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal paper label\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare survival that enhances its historical value. The bustle pad is in \u003cstrong\u003eunworn condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing only minor spotting and one open seam—typical signs of age for textile supports of this period and remarkably light considering that few such pieces have survived the last 130–140 years. The item originates from an \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish collection\u003c\/strong\u003e and represents a well‑preserved example of late‑Victorian \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ebustle undergarments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong\u003e1890s\u003c\/strong\u003e, bustle silhouettes had largely diminished compared to the dramatic forms of the 1880s. Fashion shifted toward smoother lines, yet a subtle back fullness remained desirable. According to research on the evolution of the bustle, small pads and coil‑based supports like this one were used to maintain a gentle curve at the back, ensuring that skirts draped correctly without collapsing. These lightweight designs reflect the transition from the rigid, architectural structures of the earlier bustle era to more practical, comfortable, and discreet underpinnings. Manufacturers in American cities such as Philadelphia produced a wide range of these \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eVictorian bustle pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, often incorporating steel springs or coils for flexibility and resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eW \u0026amp; W bustle pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore not only a functional garment but also an important document of changing fashion ideals at the end of the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58303503565187,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/03-antique-coil-bustle-1890s.jpg?v=1782048266","url":"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/fr\/products\/w-w-bustle-pad-philadelphia-1890s-cotton-and-steel-coil-victorian-undergarment","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}