Downloadable Corset Patterns
Reverse-engineered from pieces on display in "Becoming Gendered: Garment as Gender Artifact"
We are excited to share with you a brand new resource from the John L. Wehle Gallery at Genesee Country Village & Museum: free, downloadable patterns for pieces on display and in our collection! Keep scrolling to peruse pieces currently on display in the exhibit Becoming Gendered: Garment as Gender Artifact, and download patterns reverse-engineered from these extant pieces.
Stay tuned as we continue to develop this new resource, which will eventually include patterns from both the collection at GCV&M and partnering organizations.
Corsets & Stays
Gardiner-Wheeler Corset (1869 - 1872)
From the Bruce & Susan Greene Costume Collection at Genesee Country Village & Museum (G2002.023)
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Ferris Health Waist (1889 - 1900)
From the Bruce & Susan Greene Costume Collection at Genesee Country Village & Museum (G2022-19.001)
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Transitional Stays (1795 - 1810)
From the Bruce & Susan Greene Costume Collection at Genesee Country Village & Museum (G2006.142)
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Cotton Girl's Corset (1815 - 1830)
From the Bruce & Susan Greene Costume Collection at Genesee Country Village & Museum (G2022-19.001)
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Soft Corset with Contrasting Blue Thread Pattern (1820 - 1830)
From the Bruce & Susan Greene Costume Collection at Genesee Country Village & Museum (G2005.043)
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Brown Twill Corset (1840 - 1845)
From the Bruce & Susan Greene Costume Collection at Genesee Country Village & Museum (G2009.068)
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Complete Ensembles
Lady's Bloomers Ensemble (1855)
From the collections at Cortland County Historical Society.
The jacket, shortened skirt, and bloomers are made from a black wool broadcloth, trimmed with machined velvet ribbon, and velvet applique.
Printing & Scaling
Questions?
Contact Brandon W. Brooks – Curator of the John L. Wehle Gallery
Email: bbrooks@gcv.org
Office: (585) 294-8270
The Susan Greene Costume Collection
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