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Corset

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1825

GUSN

GUSN-30712

Description

White glazed cotton corset with boning; ties at bottom; one shoulder strap missing ties; "E.P. Brown, No. 5" written on outside, "156" written on inside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

corsets
cotton (textile)
Garment, Foundation
Corset
Corset

Inscription

""E.P. Brown, No. 5""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles Hall Little

Accession Number

1925.681

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