Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The garment is a woman's corset. The corset is off-white and made of fabric, possibly cotton or linen. It has a sweetheart-shaped top edge with straps that extend outwards and slightly upwards from the top edge, approximately at the shoulders. There are two rows of eyelets at the top for lacing or fastening, though no laces are visible. The corset has a front closure with a small flap covering the top and three visible buttons. The garment is shaped to fit the torso, with a nipped-in waist and a flared bottom. The fabric shows signs of wear, with some discoloration and small tears. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The corset appears to be on a stand or mannequin. The artist and title is "Corset".