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1986.16.18 - corset

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Object Typecorset Place MadeNorth America: Canada

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Object Typecorset Place MadeNorth America: Canada
Accession Number 1986.16.18 Title corset Category Clothing, Underwear Object Type corset Creator La Deesse Corset Co. Ltd. Place Made North America: Canada Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques cotton; elastic; woven, jacquard, brocade; machine sewn Measurements UL 85.0; LCIR 100.0; SZN 40.0 cm Description
Peach-coloured corset of brocaded fabric; fabric has a floral design. Bust area is made of plain peach-coloured cotton. Two double seamed areas with boning at back running length of corset; also boning inside under…
Peach-coloured corset of brocaded fabric; fabric has a floral design. Bust area is made of plain peach-coloured cotton. Two double seamed areas with boning at back running length of corset; also boning inside under bustline. Side fastening with 22 hooks and eyes. Four garter attachment strips at bottom; 2 are adjustable. Shoulder straps of ribbon with elastic back.
Credit Line Donated by David Pollack

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"1986.16.18 - corset, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-41832. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.