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Corset

ca. 1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

Corset of boned black satin with metal fastenings.

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Object details

Category
Europeana Fashion Project
Object type
Corset
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Corset
  • Corset
Materials and techniques
Boned satin and metal
Satin
Metal
Boning
Brief description
Corset, boned black satin with metal fastenings, made in England, ca. 1900
Physical description
Corset of boned black satin with metal fastenings.
Dimensions
  • Bust measured inside garment circumference: 96cm (Note: Measured by Conservation)
  • Waist measured inside garment circumference: 66cm (Note: Measured by Conservation)
  • Hips circumference: 98cm
  • Front height: 53cm
  • Back height: 41cm
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.67:1, 2-1938

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O354902/corset-unknown/
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