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Busk (Corset Stay)

A work made of bone, etched; flower vase, sailing vessel, portrait head, tulip and heart, in separate panels.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bone, etched; flower vase, sailing vessel, portrait head, tulip and heart, in separate panels.

Date:

c. 1800/10

Artist:

Probably Holland

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Busk (Corset Stay)

Place

Holland (Object made in:)

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Made 1790–1820

Medium

Bone, etched; flower vase, sailing vessel, portrait head, tulip and heart, in separate panels

Dimensions

32.8 × 3.8 cm (12 7/8 × 1 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Georganna Thomas Ives

Reference Number

1945.232

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