Who created "Corset"?

Corset was created by B. Altman & Co. in ca. 1901.

When was "Corset" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1901.

Is "Corset" in the public domain?

Yes, Corset is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Corset

B. Altman & Co.

ca. 1901

Medium

silk

Classification

Corset

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Rudolph Rosenthal, 1952

Accession Number

C.I.X.52.9a, b

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegant world of early 20th-century American fashion with this silk corset from B. Altman & Co., 1901. Produced by the renowned New York department store known for its upscale ready-to-wear and luxury goods, this garment exemplifies the height of Edwardian style. Crafted from fine silk, a premium material prized for its sheen, durability, and comfort against the skin, the corset was a staple in women's wardrobes, designed to cinch the waist and create fashionable S-curve silhouettepushing the bust forward hips back for an hourglass effect. Historically, corsets like this one ref...

Corset

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