Entirely hand stitched white cotton satin girl’s corset with cording and busk channel. Shoulder straps, bust and hip gussets. Brass eyelets. Corded in chevron pattern even on straps. Lining is plain weave cotton. No marking. Western New York provenance. 18.5” waist min.; eyelet strip 13 3/4” LONG.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1830
Notes
User Age: Child
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
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