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Corset
American?
1870-1885
Medium/Technique
silk/cotton satin; cotton sateen lining; silk embroidery; silk ribbon binding
Dimensions
Bust: 29 in (73.7 cm)
Waist: 21 in (53.3 cm)
Hips: 32 1/2 in (82.6 cm)
Center-front length: 14 1/4 in (36.2 cm)
Center-back length: 13 in (33 cm)
Waist: 21 in (53.3 cm)
Hips: 32 1/2 in (82.6 cm)
Center-front length: 14 1/4 in (36.2 cm)
Center-back length: 13 in (33 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Finnegan
Accession Number2013.616
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CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLight blue corset with hook and eye closures up center back and white embroidery.
ProvenanceEarly-20th century, acquired by Cora E. Richards, Boston, MA; before July 1988, by descent to to her granddaughter Ruth Richards Lovingood; July 1988, gift of Lovingood to her daughter, Mary Finnegan, Evanston, IL; 2013, gift of Finnegan to the MFA. (Accession date: May 29, 2013)