CORSET
H1998.147
White corset made from elastic, porous fabric with white satin panel with embroidered white flowers, in centre front. White zipper extending halfway down corset from waist, just to side of satin panel. White ribbon tied to zip handle. 4 elastic loops with metal clasps attached, hang from bottom hem of corset. White satin label with blue printing sewn to inside hem of waist. 'Embassy/ TO FIT WAIST/ 33"-35"/ TO FIT HIP 44"-46"/ SIZE 20/ WASHING INSTRUCTIONS/ WARM HAND WASH/ DO NOT BLEACH/ RINSE WELL/ DO NOT HAND WRING/ DO NOT IRON/ DRY AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT'. 4 metal hooks and eyes on inside of zip.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H1998.147 |
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Accession Date: | 4 Dec 1998 |
Acquisition Year: | 1990 |
Credit: | Margaret Mendalawitz |
Material
Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Synthetic/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Elastic/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Satin/Textile |
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Measurement
width | 485mm |
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length | 360mm |
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