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Corset

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1820-1835

GUSN

GUSN-32026

Description

White cotton corset that is largely unboned; sewn pocket in middle with wooden busk; bundled string for lacing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

corsets
cotton (textile)
wood (plant material)
Garment, Foundation
Corset
Corset

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss M. P. Lord

Accession Number

1928.346B

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