Corset
Date1815-1825
OriginAmerica or England
MediumLinen (fabric and lining), Cord, Silk (thread)
DimensionsLength: 19"; Length (CF): 13 3/4"; Width (chest): 30 1/2"; Width (waist): 20"
Credit LineGift of Tasha Tudor.
Object number1996-306
DescriptionWoman's corset made of white satin-weave linen, cord quilted with gold silk using back stitches. Cords form diagonal and vertical straight and wavy lines. Gores for bust; back lacing with bone or ivory eyelets. Lined with tabby linen; bound with linen tape. Pockets for extra stiffening and busk. Shoulder straps. Indecipherable ink name on back linen lining.ProvenanceFrom the collection of Tasha Tudor.
1820-1830
1740-1760
Ca. 1700-1750
Ca. 1775
1740-1760
Ca. 1780, altered ca. 1800
1770-1780
1823-1829
1790-1820
ca. 1800
1740-1760