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Black corset with steel boning, 1895
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Woman's black sateen corset of 1895, made in the USA. Features 40 pre-curved rigid steel bones, and straight busk.
In 1885 a patent was issued for the pre-curved flat steel strips of which 40 are used in this garment. The pre-formed steels are so rigid that this corset can stand up without support and keep its shape perfectly.
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Woman's black sateen corset of 1895, made in the USA. Features 40 pre-curved rigid steel bones, and straight busk.
In 1885 a patent was issued for the pre-curved flat steel strips of which 40 are used in this garment. The pre-formed steels are so rigid that this corset can stand up without support and keep its shape perfectly.
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2470.jpg
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1446 px
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2013-06-05 10:58:53
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19/05/2008
