Corset

c. 1905

The Museum at FIT
New York City, United States

The straight-front corset style of the early twentieth century rested low on the bosom and extended over the hips. It pushed the breasts forward, pressed in the stomach, and arched the back, resulting in a shape referred to as the "S curve."

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Title: Corset
Date Created: c. 1905
Location Created: England
Type: Corset
Rights: Copyright The Museum at FIT
Medium: Pale pink floral brocaded silk, ivory lace, pink and green silk ribbon, elastic
Credit: Museum purchase

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