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Corset

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a triangular corset. The corset is light beige with a textured fabric featuring a repeating pattern of rows. The corset has a metal busk closure down the center and a small metal hook and eye closure at the bottom. The corset appears to be made of a stiff material, possibly bone or steel, and has a smooth, slightly shiny surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The corset is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
a,b) silk, linen, metal; c) silk, linen, paper
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
600 × 483 px
Museum record:
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