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Corset
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched plain weave cotton; started out well made but was laced tightly and ripped a lot: patched on the patches. Straps, gussets for bust; deep point in center front; hand stitched eyelets with reinforcments at center ones; no bones and minimal 'cording.’ 22” waist, 13” neckline to bottom.
G88.187
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1835 - 1850
User Age: Child Gender: Neutral
American
corset
child
hand stitched
plain weave
plainweave
cotton
plain weave cotton
eyelets