Corset commemorating Queen Victoria's Jubilee, 1887: Detail of lacing

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Detail of lacing from a half-corset produced to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1887. It features intricate designs and was both hand and machine stitched in the royal colours of gold, crimson, blue and brown.

The corset is made from a grey/green sateen and is lined with white twill. It features both string and cane cording, which gives the corset its support. The wide Barmen edging was specially designed to match the garment. It is lightly boned above the waist with whalebone, has a spoon busk and strong, flat steels supporting the back lacing. The top edge of the corset is trimmed with lace decorated with crown motifs.

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Detail of lacing from a half-corset produced to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1887. It features intricate designs and was both hand and machine stitched in the royal colours of gold, crimson, blue and brown.

The corset is made from a grey/green sateen and is lined with white twill. It features both string and cane cording, which gives the corset its support. The wide Barmen edging was specially designed to match the garment. It is lightly boned above the waist with whalebone, has a spoon busk and strong, flat steels supporting the back lacing. The top edge of the corset is trimmed with lace decorated with crown motifs.

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Date taken

19/05/2008