corset cover

DateEarly 1900s

Terms

Camisoles
Cotton
Concord (Massachusetts)

Dimensions48.26 × 45.72 cm (19 × 18 in.)

MarkingsInitials "G. K." (for Grace Keyes) embroidered with red thread on inside hem.

Credit LineGift of Jonathan M. Keyes

Object number2024.5.6

DescriptionEarly 20th century white cotton corset cover with alternating rows of ribbon and net lace at the neckline and sleeves. Peplum bottom with a string fastener above the ruffle. Small tag on inside hem with intials "G. K." embroidered in red. This type of tag common with professional laundering. There is also a handwritten note pinned inside camilsole that reads, "Miss / Grace / Keyes". Possibly connected to petticoat 2.2024.

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