Tour of an 1840s Corset from my Personal Collection

Come along on this examination of a corset c. 1845 from my personal study collection. This is one of my absolute favorite pieces that I own! Image Citations: [1] Corset, 1810s-1820, American, The Metropolitan Museum of Art https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82065?searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&ft=corset&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=4 [2] Corset, 1839-41, American, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82069?searchField=All&sortBy=Relevance&ft=corset+1839&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=1 [3] Corset, 1868-1871, FIDM https://blog.fidmmuseum.org/museum/2012/11/blue-corset-c-1868-1874.html [4]- Nightdress, 1830-40, https://twothreadsback.com/2017/04/06/marking-time/ [5]- Wooden Busk, Early 19th century, https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/70585241_carved-wooden-busk-early-19th-century [6]- Sleeve plumpers, corset, chemise and petticoat of the 1830s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1830s_in_Western_fashion Follow me: Instagram- @costumeandconservation TikTok- @costumeandconservaiton Inquiries- costumeandconservation@gmail.com