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  • Brown Cotton Corded & Gored Corset, c. 1860s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Brown Cotton Corded & Gored Corset

    Brown Cotton Corded & Gored Corset Date: c. 1860s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made   This corset boasts a typical 1860s silhouette, with its gored bust and hip pattern,…
  • Assortment Of Corset Bones, Baleen & Steel, c. 19th century. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Assortment Of Corset Bones, Baleen & Steel

    Assortment Of Corset Bones, Baleen & Steel Date: 19th century Origin: Unknown Fabric: Baleen, steel, textile coverings Brand: Unknown   An assortment of baleen and steel bones, most commonly used to support…
  • Green Silk Swiss Waist With Ruffled Trim, c. 1860s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Green Silk Swiss Waist With Ruffled Trim

    Green Silk Swiss Waist With Ruffled Trim Date: c. 1860s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Custom made   The term 'Swiss Waist' refers to a boned, typically pointed cincher or corselet,…
  • Red midbust corset with flossing and gores, c.1860s From The Underpinning Museum collection Photography by Tigz Rice

    Red Midbust Corset With Flossing Embroidery And Gores

    Red Midbust Corset With Flossing Embroidery And Gores Date:  c. 1860s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Wool and cotton Brand: Custom made   This corset boasts a typical 1860s silhouette, with its relatively short…
  • Contrast stitched corded corset, c. 1860s, France From The Underpinnings Museum Collection Photography by Tigz Rice

    Contrast Stitching Corded Corset

    Contrast Stitching Corded Corset Date:  c. 1860s Origin: France Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made   This corset relies almost entirely on thick cording for its structure and support, which is applied in diagonals throughout…
  • Cross stitch wedding garter, belonged to Mrs Clara Jane Wreford-Brown, 1864, Great Britain. From The Underpinnings Museum collection. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Cross Stitch Wedding Garter

    Cross Stitch Wedding Garter Date:  1864 Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk and elastic Brand: Custom made     A wedding garter made with a panel of floral embroidered net, backed with silk ribbon…