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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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