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
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
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)
19th century
late 18th to first half of 19th century
late 18th to early 19th century
early 19th century
15th century
11th century, with 12th century repairs
early 19th century
20th century
400-600
A.D. 1100–1476