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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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