corset
Summary
White twilled cotton, shaping and slots for bones woven. Lower edge bound white twilled cotton tape. Boned with wooden strips. Metal bone at front. Front fastening with 4 steel catches. Blunt-pointed waistline. Tabs for suspenders. Back fastening with lacing. To edge scalloped. Floral embroidery at bust. Alterations made at bust shaping.
Object Name
corset
Date Created
1885-1895
Dimensions
Length: 30.5cm
Waist: 61cm
accession number
1947.1635
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Medium
Legal
© Manchester Art Gallery