{"product_id":"c-victorian-corded-corset-antique-romantic-era-clothing-historical-fashion","title":"C. Victorian Corded Corset Antique Romantic Era Clothing Historical Fashion","description":"Scarce and beautiful early 19th century corded corset circa 1830s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCotton and hand sewn. No boning but there is a channel for a busk down the center front (busk not included). Beautiful, intricate cording for structure and stability as well as a pleasing aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCenter back lacing with some hand sewn eyelets, some metal eyelets, and two bone eyelets. The metal\/bone eyelets are possibly later additions, though I have read that metal eyelets on corsets appeared as early as the late 1820s, so it is also possible some of the original metal or bone eyelets fell out and were repaired by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original laces have long gone but I have added some cotton cord for the back lacing and the shoulder straps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fabulous example of an early corset!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Measurements \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasured with no gap between the laces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e32\" bust\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e22. 5\" waist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e35\" hip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. 5\" length\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 1. 25\" busk opening; the channel is slightly larger, about 1. 5\" wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Condition \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovely condition overall for her age with some minor flaws to note:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Slight discoloration throughout, yellowing from age\u003cbr\u003e* Some of the eyelets are hand sewn while others are metal and two are bone; these may be replacements or it is possible some of the original metal or bone eyelets fell out and were repaired by hand\u003cbr\u003e* Several tiny mends, a couple of larger mends, as shown\u003cbr\u003e* Structurally quite sound and in sturdy condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough this piece has held up extremely well, I wouldn't recommend it for wearing due to age and scarcity.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"witchy-vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42778488668313,"sku":"ELHMRK","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/0132\/9723\/products\/il_fullxfull.4357967061_aiev.png?v=1667518539","url":"https:\/\/shopthrilling.mom\/products\/c-victorian-corded-corset-antique-romantic-era-clothing-historical-fashion","provider":"THRILLING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}