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Name/Title

Corset

Entry/Object ID

2002.016.003

Description

Corset, possibly an abdominal supporter (maternity). Elastic gores each side on bottom. Laces & 12 metal eyelets in 2 rows, up & down in front. In back: 1 dart on top, 2 buttons on bottom. 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

8-1/2 in

Width

16 in

Dimension Notes

Height in front is 8.5", in back 10.5". width is 32" around, as laced.

Location

Other

D3-4