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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a yellow corset by an unknown artist titled "Corset". The garment is a vibrant golden-yellow color. The garment has two shoulder straps with holes for buttons or other fasteners and a central triangular design on the front, with a pattern of lines stitched in a lighter color. The garment features a series of vertical panels or strips of fabric, some of which are pleated, and a decorative trim along the edges. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
silk, metallic thread
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
600 × 354 px
Museum record:
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