Corset cover
Category
Costume
Date
1910 - 1920
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Measurements
440 mm (Length)940 mm (W)
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1366540
Summary
Fine white cotton corset cover, constructed from five pieces. Sleeveless, with 'V' neckline peplum, with waist channel containing cotton drawstring tape to gather and tie to fit. Fastens at CF with two linen buttons. Button-holes are hand stitched in white cotton thread. Machine embroidered eyelet trimming edges neckline and armholes. Trimming is worked with double slots to take ribbon. Machine-stitched, hand finished.