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Woman's corset
American(?)
about 1885
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Silk moiré with silk embroidery, embroidered lace, silk tape, and metal bones and split spoon busk
Dimensions
Overall (approximate measurement open, laces closed, and flat for storage): 45.7 x 78.7 cm (18 x 31 in.)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. John Burbidge
Accession Number1990.512
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCorset. Lavender-gray ribbed moiré silk, edged with gray silk ribbon, embroidered with maroon and crimson silk thread. Maroon lace trim. Crimson back lacing. Metal eyelets and stiffening. Initials "A" and "B" embroidered on front. Worn by Augusta Carolina Bonzagni (née Costa) of Boston. Condition: Excellent. Some wear on silk at edges of metal stiffening. Slight greenish stains from metal fastenings at front.