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Corset

1908-1910 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Corset made of dark cream silk with purple ribbon and embroidered accents. Original lacings of purple silk. Elasticated suspenders with purple satin ribbon bows.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, partly embroidered, elastic, satin ribbon, metal
Brief description
Corset made of silk, London, 1908-1910
Physical description
Corset made of dark cream silk with purple ribbon and embroidered accents. Original lacings of purple silk. Elasticated suspenders with purple satin ribbon bows.
Marks and inscriptions
'London' [the only word in the mark that is clearly readable] (Maker/retailer stamped on interior of corset stay)
Collection
Accession number
T.53-1960

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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