Woven Corset
1879-1885 (made)
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Woven linen corset
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Linen |
| Brief description | Woven corset by Charles Bayer, Britain, London, 1879-85 |
| Physical description | Woven linen corset |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'CB' (stamped on loop fastening)
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| Gallery label | Worn for riding
This woven corset, which weighs just 0.14kg, was worn for riding. Made from fabric woven on a loom, with pockets for the bones and busk, woven corsets were lightweight, flexible and washable. Stitched corsets, which were made from seamed pattern pieces and provided more support, were also worn on horseback.
The woven corset was patented in France in 1832 by Jean Werly.
Woven corset
Charles Bayer
Britain, London, 1879-85
Linen, silk and whalebone (baleen)
V&A: T.114&A-1938
Given by Miss Sawand |
| Credit line | Given by Miss Sawand |
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| Accession number | T.114&A-1939 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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