Corset
1990 (made)
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Corset of synthetic blend with a depiction of François Boucher's painting of Daphnis and Chloe printed on front panel. Shoulder straps feature classical motifs printed in gold and mauve and corset sides are of gold lycra fabric.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Polyamide, polyester, lycra. |
| Brief description | Corset, f, multi-coloured silk and polyester, Vivienne Westwood, Britain, 'Portrait' collection, s/s 1990. |
| Physical description | Corset of synthetic blend with a depiction of François Boucher's painting of Daphnis and Chloe printed on front panel. Shoulder straps feature classical motifs printed in gold and mauve and corset sides are of gold lycra fabric. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support and assistance from the Friends of the V&A, the Elsbeth Evans Trust, and the Dorothy Hughes Bequest |
| Object history | The print on this corset is taken from Francois Boucher's painting Daphnis and Chloe (Shepherd watching a sleeping Shepherdess), inventory number P385 in the Wallace Collection. |
| Production | 'Portrait' collection (spring / summer) |
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| Accession number | T.216-2002 |
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| Record created | December 2, 2002 |
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