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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Corset

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Soft corset of off-white cotton with natural lining and brown stitching. Brass rings for ties. Decorative stitching at the waist front.

69.231.2

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Undergarment

Historic Costume

Corset

Female

Cotton

Tan

1815 - 1825

19th Century

14-1/2 in

20 in

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