Not on display

Corset and Straps

1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Rigby & Peller (designer)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

Black satin corset with straps, back fastenings and front lacing.

Object details

Categories
Fashion
Womenswear
Europeana Fashion Project
Object type
Corset and straps
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Corset
  • Strap
  • Strap
Materials and techniques
Satin
Satin Weave
Brief description
Corset and straps, designed by Rigby & Peller, Great Britain, 1996
Physical description
Black satin corset with straps, back fastenings and front lacing.
Gallery label
(1997)
Elite corsetières Rigby & Peller enjoy an international reputation for their bespoke and ready-made foundation wear. These luxurious corsets with back fastenings, front lacing and stiffenings are evidence of the lasting appeal of traditional-style corsets for a wealthy and stylish clientele.
Credit line
Given by Rigby & Peller
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.468:1 to 3-1996

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Record createdSeptember 30, 2003
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O84530/corset-and-straps-rigby--peller/
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