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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cream-colored corset with a sweetheart neckline and two shoulder straps. The corset appears to be made of a fabric that resembles silk or satin and features a front closure with laces at the bottom. The top portion has vertical pleats on either side of the center front panel, while the bottom portion is smooth. A seam runs down the center front, and there are seams on either side that shape the corset to the body. The background is a plain light gray color. The corset is displayed on a dress form. The title of the image is "Corset".

Artwork details

Date:
1820s
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
American or European
Dimensions:
363 × 625 px
Museum record:
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