corset


corset

Summary

White cotton in herringbone weave, bound with white twilled cotton tape. Pointed waistline. Metal busk at each front edge. Front fastening with 4 metal catches. Back fastening with white cotton braid laces. Boned, ends of bones secured with silk stitching. Top edge trimmed with narrow scalloped openwork embroidery. White twilled cotton waistband.


Object Name

corset

Date Created

1890-1910

Dimensions

Length (back): 21.6cm
Length (front): 24.1cm
Waist: 58.4cm

accession number

1947.1646

Medium

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