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Woman's Wedding Corset
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| Accession #: | 2440.3D |
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| Title: | Woman's Wedding Corset |
| Object Type: | Corset |
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| Physical Description: | Woman's corset, two part construction, with back lacing with sixteen metal eyelets; the lacing is silk and there is a front closure with metal eye fasteners. The corset is white on white embroidered fabric and the upper edge has lace overlay with ribbon threaded through upper edge. There are fourteen stays per side. Lower edge has embroidered initials "B" and "C" on left stocking suspenders of lace with silk bows and metal attachments. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Marriage (Communication->Ceremonial), Underwear (Personal Artifact->Clothing), Women (Women)
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| Dimensions: |
length 12"
waist 18"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
bone (material) (Material)
cotton (Material)
silk (Material)
metal (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
BON TON MODEL 840 PRINCESS HIP
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| Credit Line: | Gift of William and Timothy Philbrook, 1976 |
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