Corset
1950s (made)
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Corsets were an essential part of a woman's wardrobe in the 1950s, and were used to create the fashionable hour-glass silhouette.
As foundation and support garments became increasingly sophisticated, lightweight materials such as nylon and new stretch fabrics replaced more traditional boning techniques.
As foundation and support garments became increasingly sophisticated, lightweight materials such as nylon and new stretch fabrics replaced more traditional boning techniques.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Nylon, rayon, cut velvet lace, lace, elastic |
| Brief description | Corset, Britain, 1950s |
| Physical description | Black nylon and rayon corset with front panel of cut velvet lace and garters. Zipper closure and elasticised panels. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Corseteire Edith A&E Gabriel Ltd. 19/20 Grosvenor St. W1' |
| Gallery label | Corset
Corsetière Edith
London
1950s
Nylon, rayon and cut-velvet lace, with elasticised panels, boning and integral stocking suspenders; centre back zipper closure
Given by Caroline Wren
V&A: T.137-2000 |
| Credit line | Given by Caroline Wren |
| Object history | It was donated by the original owner's granddaughter, and is part of a gift of stock left over from the closure of the owner's lingerie shop |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Corsets were an essential part of a woman's wardrobe in the 1950s, and were used to create the fashionable hour-glass silhouette. As foundation and support garments became increasingly sophisticated, lightweight materials such as nylon and new stretch fabrics replaced more traditional boning techniques. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.137-2000 |
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| Record created | October 3, 2002 |
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