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Corset

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1815-1830

GUSN

GUSN-52383

Description

This white cotton corset is largely unboned. It has a pocket for a busk at the center front. The corset laces up the center back through ivory grommets.

Details

Descriptive Terms

corsets
cotton (textile)
ivory (tooth component)
Corset

Inscription

Handwritten in ink: ""E.B.W.""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson

Accession Number

1941.745

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