This lot includes eight late 19th century bustles. 

THE FIRST
Crescent shaped flattened metal coil and metal reed skirt supporter covered in cotton satin.  
Label (stamped): Madame Griswold's / Skirt Supporter 21st E 16th St. / Patented Dec. 8th, 1874 / New York. 
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.043.1874
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 39.25"
Length (side waist band to hem): 2.25" 

THE SECOND
Collapsible long bustle with flat metal bands, tie backs, and covered in cotton, topped with ruffles, and hook and eye waistband closure.  
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW. 044. 1880
 
Approximate Measurements: 
Waist: 21.25"
Length (side waist band to hem): 28" 

THE THIRD
Collapsible spring operated flat metal band bustle.  
Label (stamped): Taylor's "Unique" / Patented
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 32"
Length (side waist band to hem): 11" 

THE FOURTH
Three metal coil bustle covered in white cotton and topped with padded cushion. 
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: N/A
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 37.25"
Length (side waist band to hem): 15" 

THE FIFTH
Thin metal wire band and cotton tape skirt hoop. 
Label (stamped): Frou-Frou 63
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.106.1880
 
Approximate Measurements. 
Waist: 35.75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 32" 

THE SIXTH
Three metal coil padded bustle in white linen/flax.
Label (stamped): Perfection Patented
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.128.1890
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 35"
Length (side waist band to hem): 6" 

THE SEVENTH
Thin metal wire band and cotton tape skirt hoop and bustle. "BYOP" is written in black marker on the left waistband.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.107.1880
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 29.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 31.5" 

THE EIGHTH
Five metal coil bustle covered in natural cotton twill.
Unlabeled
Mary D. Doering Archive No.: UGW.033.1880
 
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 28.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 13"