Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Corset |
Catalog Number |
1981.34.58 |
Date |
ca. 1891 |
Material(s) |
Bone/cotton/steel |
Dimensions |
H-20 W-13 inches |
Description |
This is a white corded cotton twill corset with 6 steel bones in garment (3 per side). The piece is bound in twill tape and has 2 straps. It has a high back, a 22" waist and an 8 button front closure with bone buttons (1 3/4" between buttons). The piece is machine stitched with 15 stitches per inch. It is made from 6 panels per side with strap as 7th panel affixed. It has 15 eyelets per side and the lacings may be original. There is a mark on the inside that reads "Pat. Sept. 2, 189O/S.N./144/21." |
Notes |
From the W.A. Williams house in Green County. |
Collection |
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Simmons Collection |
People |
Williams, W.A. |
Subjects |
Corsets Clothing & dress |
Search Terms |
Green County (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |