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Corset
Object/Artifact
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.
G85.798
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1890 - 1900
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
corset
woman
female
machine made
machine
cotton sateen
cotton
sateen
metal
garter
lace
metal buckles
buckles
Reform
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