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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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