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Wedding Corset

1935/1942

Virginia Berge

Associated Names

Virginia Berge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a beige corset with lace trim at the top and bottom and metal hook fastenings at the front. The corset's color palette is primarily shades of white and cream, with light brown accent stitching and lace.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 33.4 x 28 cm (13 1/8 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1245

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64633853

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