Black front busk corset 1875Detail of lace and stitching, made of of lasting, cotton twill, and

Black front busk corset 1875
Detail of lace and stitching, made of of lasting, cotton twill, and Hessian. It is laced at the back and has a straight, four-stud, metal busk at the front. Part of the Symington Collection of corsetry and swimwear. Some of the collection is on display at Snibston Discovery Museum, Coalville or can be viewed by appointment at the Collections Resources Centre

This very broad band of black cotton lace gives a more delicate touch to the strong pattern created by the yellow sewing on the sturdy black fabric. Its straight edge overlays a thin strip of white scallop-edged lace to give the finishing touch.