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Corset

ca. 1881-1901 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Corset of white cotton with quilting. Rational style 444. With buttons and metal fastenings.

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Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton with quilting and metal
Brief description
Corset of white cotton with quilting, made in Great Britain, around 1881-1901
Physical description
Corset of white cotton with quilting. Rational style 444. With buttons and metal fastenings.
Marks and inscriptions
'BRITISH MADE / [image of a woman holding up a baby] / Regt. Trade Mark / ''RATIONAL'' / Style 444' (Printed in blue)
Credit line
Given by Miss Vera Jakob
Object history
Registered File number 1989/886.
Production
Rational style 444
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.236-1989

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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