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Bustle

1875-1880
Medium/Techniquesilk satin; steel wire bands
Dimensionscenter front length: 36"
Credit LineGift of the estate of Francis M. Benson, Jr.
Accession number2017.4154
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBy 1980, Gertrude McCloud Benson, by inheritance to her son, Francis M. Benson, Jr.; 2017, gift of the estate of Francis M. Benson, Jr. to the MFA. (Accession date: October 11, 2017)
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