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There are no extant examples of this style of undergarment, and only one illustration, a satirical Dutch engraving of c1600, that shows the bumroll being affixed by a tiring-woman .. From contemporary references, and the visual cues provided by the engraving, it appears to have consisted of a bolster-like roll either stuffed or held out with reeds which, being fastened around the hips, served the purpose of widening the skirts at the hip area, creating drapes.
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