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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red corset with white stitching and embroidery, featuring a sweetheart neckline and boned construction. The corset has a front closure with 5 dark green buttons and 2 rows of white stitching down the center. White embroidered designs adorn the front, one on each side of the center. The corset is trimmed with beige lace at the top and hem. The garment is displayed on a metal pole. Title: Corset.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
425 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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