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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored corset with embroidered birds. The corset has a sweetheart neckline and thin straps. There are two birds embroidered on either side. The corset has a central front panel with a seam down the middle. There are decorative stitching and embellishments throughout. The corset is displayed on a white mannequin. The background is light gray. The artist of the corset is Schiaparelli. The title of the corset is "Corset".

Artwork details

Date:
1820–39
Medium:
Cotton, silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
397 × 625 px
Museum record:
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