Corset

Name/Title

Corset

Entry/Object ID

G85.798

Description

Entirely machine made corset; heavy tan cotton sateen, inside and out; corded; black metal 'bones' in center front and center back; 'instant' fastener; garter attachments [removed] and small pointed straps at side back waist, laced back, gussets in back; unboned breast area; shoulder straps adjustable with white metal buckles; pointed waist; lace trim. Probably a health or reform or sport corset.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1900

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

corset, woman, female, machine made, machine, cotton sateen, cotton, sateen, metal, garter, lace, metal buckles, buckles

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Reform