Read this brilliant article which debunks some more corset myths! (Always a favourite endeavor of mine!)

Another beautiful thing that the article has done? Alerted me to the presence of San Francisco’s Edwardian Ball! Now I have new plans to go next year.

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Silk wedding corset, Met, early 1900s

Silk wedding corset, Met, early 1900s


Wool bathing corset, Met, ca. 1902

Maison Leoty corset, Met, c. 1891

Maison Leoty corset, Met, c. 1891

Wedding corset (English), V&A, 1887

Speaking of corsets I’d like to have, when my day comes I’m going to make myself a wedding corset - and presently, this is the one I’ll model mine on!

Wedding corset (English), V&A, 1887

Speaking of corsets I’d like to have, when my day comes I’m going to make myself a wedding corset - and presently, this is the one I’ll model mine on!


Madame Warren’s corset, Met, ca. 1885

What a beautiful little summer corset this is. I’d love one of my own!


American corset, Met, 1885-87

Corset Parisien wedding corset, Met, 1881-82

Corset Parisien wedding corset, Met, 1881-82


Carlson’s corset, Met, ca. 1880

Ooh, look! Another maternity corset!

Silk and cotton corset (British), Met, 1879-81

Silk and cotton corset (British), Met, 1879-81


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