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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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