corset


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

Place of creation

United Kingdom

Medium

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