corset
Summary
White cotton in herringbone weave over similar cotton. Bound with white twilled cotton tape. Front fastening with 4 metal catches. Busk each side. Pointed waistline. Back fastening with lacing. Top and bottom edges trimmed with pale blue silk. Top edge trimmed with white lace threaded with narrow white satin ribbon. White satin ribbon bow at top at centre front. Boned.
Object Name
corset
Date Created
1880-1890
Dimensions
Length (back): 33cm
Length (front): 34.3cm
Waist: 55.9cm
accession number
1947.1633
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Medium
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