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Name/Title

Corset

Entry/Object ID

2002.016.002

Description

Corset, possibly an abdominal supporter (maternity). Elastic gores (inserts) each side on bottom. Laces and 10 metal eyelets in 2 rows, up & down in front. 2 darts on bottom in front. Back has one large dart on top, 2 buttons on bottom (for hose??). Slight contour from back to front. White cotton flannel, with cotton laces.

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1910

Notes

Date: 1880-1910

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Corset

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Garment, Foundation

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Underwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

16 in

Diameter

32 in

Dimension Notes

height in front is 7", in back 11 1/2". width in front (as laced) 16".

Location

Other

D3-4