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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue corset with floral pattern, short puffed sleeves with blue ribbon bows at shoulder, back lacing with five buttons. Blue fabric covered buttons down center back. Worn on dress form.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
silk, baleen, leather, cotton
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
400 × 625 px
Museum record:
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