1830s corset

White stays, wide center casing for busk with two button-stitched holes at bottom, straps fall over sholders and lace to front, bones at sides of bust, sewn-in cords throughout (especially concentrated in front at bust and waist), gores in front below waist, twelve pairs of lace-holes at back, openings in casings for bones to support edges, back, and sides visible inside

1830s Lacing the Corset by Constantinus Fidelio Coene

Hello Lovelies - So I'm plugging away on my 1830s corset, and all seems to be going to plan...which is good seeing as how when I picked up my needle and thread yesterday to start sewing it became glaringly obvious to me that it's been a

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Woman'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 …

Early 19th century Stay (corset)

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1830's corded corset/stays. Note how wide set the shoulder straps are.

Often in historical costuming, we try to create an outfit with which we’ll look like we just stepped from a period painting or photo. This means sewing the clothes as worn in a certain period…

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Corset (image 2) | American | 1810s-1820s | cotton | Metropolitan Museum of Art