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Metadata
Object Name |
Corset |
Catalog Number |
2017.fic.1499 |
Description |
A) Straight front corset with hose supporters. Off white floral damask, trimmed at top and bottom with cotton lace. Two hose supporters of satin ribbon at center front decorated with ribbon bows. Two elastic hose supporters at side back. "Velvet Grip" metal and elastic garters attached to hose supporters. Two corset bodies lace together at center back. Hook closures at center front, steel bonded seams. Printed label:"C/B A LA SPRITE/NO. L Aiglo[n] T19" Second label printed: "C/B A LA SPIRITE/AWARDED GOLD MEDAL/PARIS EXHIBITION, 1889/CHICAGO, 1893" B) Corset case made of warp printed taffeta ribbon with blue silk ribbon drawstring, woven pattern is roses repeated along the length of the bag. |
Other Name |
Corset Case |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Year Range to |
1910 |
Event |
World's Fair |
Material |
Silk, Cotton, Steel, Elastic |
Subjects |
Clothing & Accessories |
Search Terms |
World's Fair Undergarment |