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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cream-colored corset by an unknown artist, titled "Corset". The corset is made of cream-colored satin and features a boned design with vertical pleats. It has a low neckline with lace trim along the top edge. A large bow is positioned at the center front, just below the neckline. The corset is fastened with five black buttons down the center front. The bottom edge of the corset is curved and has a gathered design. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-1880s
Medium
silk, cotton, metal
Culture
American
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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