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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
Museum record:
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