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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige corset with short sleeves on a dress form. The garment is made of silk or satin and has a front closure with six small, round, black buttons. The corset is boned with vertical lines running down the front and sides. The top edge has a scalloped trim. The dress form is white and has no head or arms. The background is gray. Title: Corset.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
silk, bone
Culture
American
Dimensions
387 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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