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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a short-sleeved, off-the-shoulder corset on a headless mannequin. The corset is a light beige color, made of fabric. It features a square neckline and short sleeves. There are two leaf-like decorative elements on the front, centered on the bodice. The corset is closed with a busk in the front and appears to have a hook and eye closure at the top. The mannequin is white and featureless, with no head or arms below the shoulders. The background is a plain light gray color. The corset is titled "Corset" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–30
Medium
cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
431 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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