Very desireable & truely feminine, English overbust corset, c.1895. The voluptuous shape of this classic, late-19th C. corset is only one of it's many delights! It's fashioned from shiny black satin, and very prettily embroidered, in a feminine shade of petal pink along the edges with floral swags, and also with criss-cross motifs. Very heavily boned to give maximum shaping & support—when the dramatic 'wasp-waist' was the envy for those whom were fashion forward!

 

Labelled with a few markings which read 'The Y&N Corset / The Y&N Diagonal Seam Trademark," "French Finish," "Y&N Diagonal Seam." Complete with black laces (probably the originals). Today, if a client were to approach a corsetiere and commision them to make a corset to their requirements, the price would heavily exceed the price of this fine original!

 

 

Measurements: these measurements apply to when the corset is fully lace, without space at the back, though originally when worn there would have been about a 2" gap for the lacing- Bust 36", Waist 26".

 

The condition is Mint/Excellent- obviously it is an antique piece, but yes it is in mint condition! The metal clasps are shiny & non-rusted, whilst the satin is brightly clean without weakening. Would appear to have only been worn once and very well preserved thereafter. Antique corsets in this condition are extremely rare, as their heavy usage easily amounted to many signs of damage and wear, I fould no flaws or defects in this beautiful antique treasure!