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  • 'Langdon & Batcheller's Genuine Thomson's Glove Fitting' Corset, 'Made of English Netting', c. 1902, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘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, 2017
  • Black cotton working woman's corset, c.1900, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum, Photo by Tigz Rice

    Black 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
  • Brown cotton corset with embroidered bust gores, c. 1890s, USA From The Underpinnings Museum collection Photography by Tigz Rice

    Brown Cotton Corset With Embroidered Bust Gores

    Brown Cotton Corset With Embroidered Bust Gores Date:  c. 1890s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made   This lightweight corset is created from two layers of cotton sateen and achieves its…
    July 29, 2017
  • Floral Brocade Coutil Corset With Suspenders & Lace Trim By K&S, c. 1910s, Sweden. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Floral Brocade Coutil Corset With Suspenders & Lace Trim By K&S

    Floral Brocade Coutil Corset With Suspenders & Lace Trim By K&S Date: c. 1910s Origin: Sweden Fabric: Floral brocade coutil Brand: K&S   This corset’s silhouette is typical of ‘Titanic era’ fashion, with…
    July 29, 2017
  • Grey herringbone coutil corset with ribbon slot lace trim, c. 1900-5, France. From The Underpinnings Museum collection. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Grey Herringbone Coutil Midbust Corset With Ribbon Slot Lace Trim

    Grey Herringbone Coutil Midbust Corset With Ribbon Slot Lace Trim Date:  c. 1900-5 Origin: France Fabric: Cotton coutil Brand: Unknown   This corset is most notable for how finely constructed and lightweight it is.…
    July 29, 2017
  • Cotton corset with cording and exposed spiral steel boning, c. 1900-5, Denmark. From The Underpinnings Museum collection. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Cotton Corset With Cording And Exposed Spiral Steel Boning

    Cotton Corset With Cording And Exposed Spiral Steel Boning Date:  c. 1900-5 Origin: Denmark Fabric: Cotton coutil Brand: Custom made   This midbust corset is constructed from a single layer of cream herringbone cotton…
    July 29, 2017
  • 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…
    July 29, 2017
  • 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…
    July 29, 2017
  • 'Droit Devant Forme Nouvelle' Drab Coutil Corset With Flossing Embroidery, c, 1900-5, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Droit Devant Forme Nouvelle’ Drab Coutil Corset With Flossing Embroidery

    'Droit Devant Forme Nouvelle' Drab Coutil Corset With Flossing Embroidery Date:  c. 1900-5 Origin: France Fabric: Cotton coutil Brand: Unknown   This 'straight front' corset offers a typical silhouette of the early 1900s,…
    July 29, 2017
  • Corded corset with flossing embroidery by S&S, c. late 1880s, Great Britain From The Underpinnings Museum collection Photography by Tigz Rice

    Corded Corset With Flossing Embroidery By S&S

    Corded Corset With Flossing Embroidery By S&S Date:  c. late 1880s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton Brand: S&S   This lightweight yet very curvy corset is constructed from two layers of cream herringbone…
    July 29, 2017
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