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Corset
1947-1959
Not on view
In 1947, Christian Dior reintroduced the wasp-waist silhouette with his New Look collection, which emphasized a fitted bodice, and small waist, often worn with a full skirt. Many corsets like this example are found sewn into the linings of his gowns.
- Artist
- Christian Dior
- Title
- Corset
- Date
- 1947-1959
- Object Type
- Costume
- Medium
- silk taffeta, steel, elastic, cotton
- Dimensions
- 35 x 60 cm (13 3/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
- Credit Line
- Bequest of Jeanne Magnin
- Accession Number
- 1987.25.52
