Corset 1888 - 1892

This white cotton corset, created between 1888 and 1892, is a striking example of Victorian fashion. It features a series of vertical pleats, which give the garment its distinctive shape, and a row of metal clasps. This garment would have been worn as an undergarment by women, and reflects the era's emphasis on a slim, hourglass silhouette. The corset, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, reveals the complex relationship between fashion, body image, and societal norms in the late 19th century.