Silk Brocade & Leather Stays
Silk Brocade & Leather Stays Date: c. 1770s Origin: Tyrol, Austria Fabric: Silk brocade, linen, leather, baleen Brand: Custom made The stays were found hidden in a Tyrolean farm, with little…December 14, 2017‘Stella’ Ivory Satin Corset With Flossing Embroidery & Cording by C. T.
'Stella' Ivory Satin Corset With Flossing Embroidery & Cording by C. T. Date: c. 1900s Origin: Made in France for the USA market Fabric: Silk satin outer, cotton lining Brand: C. T.…December 14, 2017‘Jonah’ Silk & Feather Overbust Corset By Sparklewren
'Jonah' Silk & Feather Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: 2013-2016 Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom Fabric: Dark taupe iridescent silk duchess, black satin cotton-viscose blend coutil, bronze leavers lace, old gold lace trim, pyrite stones/beads,…December 13, 2017Green Rayon Satin Corselet With Freehand Quilting
Green Rayon Satin Corselet With Freehand Quilting Date: c. 1950s Origin: Poland Fabric: Rayon satin & cotton Brand: Custom made The vibrant colour of this corselet was not considered standard fare…November 12, 2017Front Lacing Brocade Girdle With Elastic Gussets & Ribbonwork
Front Lacing Brocade Girdle With Elastic Gussets & Ribbonwork Date: c.1920s Origin: Spain Fabric: Brocade coutil, elastic, silk ribbon, lace Brand: Custom made This girdle has a relatively uncurvy shape, so as to…November 6, 2017Front Lacing Cotton Corset By Warner
Front Lacing Cotton Corset By Warner Date: c. 1911 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton canvas Brand: Warner In the late nineteenth century, New York physician Dr Lucien Warner gave up his practice to…July 29, 2017Overlocked Floral Jacquard Weave Ribbon Corset
Overlocked Floral Jacquard Weave Ribbon Corset Date: c. 1900s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Jacquard weave cotton Brand: Unknown Ribbon corsets began to appear at the turn of the century and offered women a…July 29, 2017Sweetheart Bustline Cane Boned Cotton Corset
Sweetheart Bustline Cane Boned Cotton Corset Date: c. 1890s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Cotton coutil Brand: Unknown This corset boasts a relatively unusual cut, with an uncommon sweetheart cut bustline and a pattern based around…July 29, 2017‘Langdon Batcheller’s Genuine Thomson’s Glove Fitting’ Corset, ‘Made of English Netting’
'Langdon Batcheller's Genuine Thomson's Glove Fitting' Corset, 'Made of English Netting' Date: c. 1902 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton bobbinet tulle, 'English netting' Brand: Langdon Batcheller's Genuine Thomson's Glove Fitting The incredibly lightweight…July 29, 2017Black Cotton Heavily Boned Working Woman’s Corset
Black Cotton Heavily Boned Working Woman's Corset Date: c. 1900s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made This corset was likely a working woman's corset, due to its gentle shape and…July 29, 2017
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