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Corset

c.1890

The Museum at FIT

The Museum at FIT
New York City, United States

“The satin corset may be the nude of our era,” said Edouard Manet, whose famous painting Nana (1877) depicted the actress Henriette Hauser in a blue corset. Colorful silk and satin corsets became popular in the late 19th century, as lingerie in general became more luxurious and overtly seductive. This particular corset measures 32-20-31 inches.

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  • Title: Corset
  • Date Created: c.1890
  • Location Created: Europe
  • Type: Corset
  • Rights: Copyright The Museum at FIT
  • Medium: Satin, whalebone, lace, and metal
  • Credit: Lent by Joy Meier
The Museum at FIT

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