corset


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

Place of creation

United Kingdom

Medium

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