SCHILLING Corset, ca. 1894
SCHILLING Corset, ca. 1894
A stunning Victorian corset from the 1890's. Made of a blue satin, probably of cotton with sateen finish, Inside lining is a tan cotton. The quilted stitching is a diamond pattern over the bust. Remainder stitching with boning is vertical. Permanently sewn shoulder braces at the back, fastening over the shoulders to the front with bone buttons. Silk or silk rayon corset lacing, in a lighter shade of blue, fastens the back of corset. Five metal hooks, imprinted with Schilling, secures the front. Imprinted on the inside, Model Form Style 890 Trademark, Schilling Corset Co. Possibly a sporting corset. The number 22 is also printed inside. Possibly a size number. Very good condition. Some oxidation and some very light age marks from storage. The decoration is not included.
Bust: ~ 94 cm
Waist: ~ 56 cm
Front Length: ~ 45 cm
Back Length: ~ 35 cm
