Corset Cover

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-818

Description

White linen; broad drawstring neckline with scalloped edge; capped sleeves with same scalloped edge; piped armscye; five pearl buttons; darts; darts at waist; princess seams at back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

corset covers
linen (material)
Underbodice
Cover, Corset
Cover, Corset

Inscription

""W"" embroidered in red at left front

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.5802

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