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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white mannequin torso wearing a tan corset. The mannequin is white with a narrow neck and no head, arms or lower body. The mannequin has short, detachable shoulders. The mannequin has a slight bust and narrow waist. The corset is made of tan fabric with vertical lines and small dark spots. The corset has a low, curved top edge and a pointed bottom edge. The corset is shaped to fit closely around a woman's torso. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The corset is by the artist titled "Corset".

Artwork details

Date:
third quarter 18th century
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
417 × 625 px
Museum record:
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