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From the seller:
Item specifics
- Seller Notes
- Chest Size
- 28 inches
- Occasion
- GEORGIAN
- Waist Size
- 19.75 inches
- Decade
- Pre 1890
- Color
- Blue
- Material
- Cotton
- Size (Women's)
- PS
- Brand
- Antique
- Size Type
- Petites
- Original/Reproduction
- Original
- Style
- Corset
- Hip Size
- 28 inches
- Look
- Victorian
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- Unknown
Item description from the seller
This is a very charming 1820s corset. It is not boned, just made of sturdy cotton twill in white and blue creating this beautiful, soft denim-blue. Denim was produced for centuries before "jeans" as we know them began to be produced in the mid-nineteenth century. I won't call this fabric denim BUT it IS a cotton twill in this beautiful blue. Maybe it is an early version. Lined in robust cotton with a tabby weave (canvas?), The corset is wonderfully hand-sewn. The interior side-seams are amazingly beautiful. It is pieced, indicating a resourceful maker. I count 12 pieces of the blue fabric alone. Look closely at the upper back photos to see the piecing. There are 16 bone grommets. The last two photos show the corset laced up- Don't mock my technique. I worked with what I had. The lacing I used is not included.
*Condition: Structurally sturdy with age-related foxing, 4 missing grommets at the bottom. The bottom 2 holes have torn through to the edge. Some wear to the right armhole and shoulder seam. Very suitable for study and display. Not wearable. Look at photos carefully.
* Measurements are provided for display only. 28" chest, 19.75" waist, 28" hip. These are approximate.
*Please ask all questions before bidding- Thank you!
From Me:
1820s stays are pretty distinctive in themselves. Metal grommets weren't invented until 1828 so bone grommets make perfect sense. The dye is likely indigo as it was the cash crop at the time.
Wonderful! I love 1820s stays.
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