White cotton corset cover. It is fitted in the waist and flares over the hips with princess seams. It has no sleeves and a triangular neckline. Both the neckline and armscyes are trimmed with lace. It is inked with the label, "Fanny H. Fifield Bailey".
Use
Corset covers were worn between corsets and outer layers of clothing to hide any visible lines created by the corset, and to soften the silhouette.
Context
Worn by Fanny H. Fifield Bailey of Montpelier, Vermont.
