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CORSET WITH GARTERS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Peach full elastic body with a center insert of charmeuse. It has plastic boning, some of which has been removed. The upper portion, including cups, is embellished with lace backed with silk net organza. The garment has narrow elastic shoulder straps. The back has triangular gussets at the top. There are cotton ribbon inserts in the interior. The garment closes in the center back. It has a zipper and interior hooks. Triangular design created by cotton floss is stitched to the outside of the garment in both the front and the back.

Object name:
CORSET WITH GARTERS
Made from:
cotton elastic --silk charmeuse --machine lace --elastic --metal --plastic
Date made:
ca. 1950
Size:
L. 20 ½ in., W. 17 in, Waist is 28 in. center front is 16 ½ in., center back is 14 ¾ in., Bust is 36 in., Hip is 34 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
2014.5.3
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION: October 2 [interior near the zipper]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973