Corset cover

Woman's white corset cover, bobbin lace at neck, center front closure with buttonholes but missing buttons

1888 Most of us modern gals have a few camis in our wardrobe, the word shortened from camisole, which does sound way too fancy for the cheap knit tubes with tiny straps we have today. Wouldn't I love to find actual elegant silk camisoles in a nice bias cut woven fabric...but I digress. Today people wear camisoles underneath clothing for another layer of warmth or modesty, to smooth over lines from a bra, or wear them alone as a top in their own right, but where did camisoles come from in the…

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Vanity Fair: A Treasure Trove from the Costume Institute," December 15, 1977–September 3, 1978.The Metropolitan Museum of Art. "Infra-Apparel," April 1, 1993–August 8, 1993

Corset cover of muslin trimmed with Valenciennes bobbin lace, possibly made in France or England, 1875-1899

White cotton corset cover, 1850-1874, English?

From the seller: A silky circa 1900 lady's French silk charmeuse corset cover that is trimmed in French lace, with directionally pleated accents, a ribbon pull decolletage, and a blind passementerie button front closure. 14" from shoulder to shoulder, a 34" bust, 24" waist, and 20" from shoulder to front hem. In good sound as found condition, with some light perspiration color to the armscyes, a few small light spots at the back, and just a few pin dot age flaws. When will you find another…

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