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1986.16.19 - corset by La Deesse Corset Co. Ltd.

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Object Typecorset Place MadeNorth America: Canada Date Madelate 1930s - late 1950s

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Object Typecorset Place MadeNorth America: Canada Date Madelate 1930s - late 1950s
Accession Number 1986.16.19 Title corset by La Deesse Corset Co. Ltd. Category Clothing, Underwear Object Type corset Creator La Deesse Corset Co. Ltd. Date Made late 1930s - late 1950s Place Made North America: Canada Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques woven, jacquard, brocade Measurements UL 70.0; LCIR 86.0; SZN 32.0 cm Description
Peach-coloured brocade corset; fabric has a geometric design. Vertical boning in back and horizontal boning at CF. All seams are machine stitched reinforced with twill tape. Ribbon shoulder straps. Left side fastening…
Peach-coloured brocade corset; fabric has a geometric design. Vertical boning in back and horizontal boning at CF. All seams are machine stitched reinforced with twill tape. Ribbon shoulder straps. Left side fastening with 15 hooks and eyes. Four elasticized garter straps at bottom. Elasticized sides.
Credit Line Donated by David Pollack

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"1986.16.19 - corset by La Deesse Corset Co. Ltd., Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-39129. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.