corset
Summary
Black cotton satin over white cotton in herringbone weave, trimmed with brown and yellow cotton braid. Front fastening with 5 metal catches. Back fastening with black cord lace. Boned. Pointed at front waist. Top edge scalloped braid with crosses embroidered in yellow cotton below. Bottom edged with embroidered crosses from sides back to centre front. Stiffened cotton waistband. Also yellow lace, yellow ribbon, red ribbon, yellow and red ribbon rosette.
Object Name
corset
Date Created
1890-1895
Dimensions
Length (back): 36.8cm
Length (front): 38.1cm
Waist: 49.5cm
accession number
1967.158
Collection Group
Medium
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