{"product_id":"antique-corset-cover-camisole-c-1920-flapper-era-size-xs-mint-free-shipping","title":"Antique Corset Cover Camisole, c. 1920, Flapper Era, Size XS, MINT, *Free Shipping","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safari-katex-mathml markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Corset Cover Camisole, c. 1920, Flapper Era, Size XS, MINT,\u003c\/strong\u003e *\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rich-looking antique corset cover or camisole made from luxurious ivory-white polished cotton. The fabric is substantial, sleek, and elegant, with a beautiful shimmer resembling satin and a velvety-soft hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the early 1920s, the garment is beautifully made and survives in exquisite condition. It has been cleaned by a professional textile conservator and is ready for wear or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylish, straight silhouette reflects the fashionable boyish, flat-chested figure of the period. It may have been worn over a bandeau brassiere or bust confiner, although the polished cotton is substantial enough that a small-busted woman could also have worn it without an additional bust garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camisole is sized extra-small; please refer carefully to the measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo knitted elastic insets at the hip line provide ease of movement. The horizontal lines visible across the centers of these triangular insets occur symmetrically on both sides and are part of the original construction, not flaws or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back closes with eleven original hook-and-eyes, all intact and original to the garment. The narrow shoulder straps are made from woven cotton tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavyweight polished cotton has an unusually beautiful satin-like luster. The garment was constructed using both a treadle sewing machine and hand sewing, with careful finishing throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Free U.S. Shipping by USPS Priority Mail,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully packaged,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efully insured with delivery confirmation included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational, please inquire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece appears either never to have been worn or to have been worn only very lightly. It is in mint condition considering its age, without damage. The knitted elastic hip insets are also in excellent condition. There are no storage odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Extra Small (XS). Please refer carefully to the measurements below, as antique sizing does not correspond precisely to modern standardized sizes. Please write to me if you have any questions about sizing or any other concern!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis antique camisole or corset cover is sized to fit an extra-small (XS) figure and measures approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: 30 inches, or about 76 cm\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 22 inches, or about 56 cm\u003cbr\u003eHip: 32 inches, or about 81 cm\u003cbr\u003eStraps: 16 inches, or about 41 cm long\u003cbr\u003eLength from mid-shoulder to bottom hem: 20 1\/8 inches, or slightly over 51 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI originally purchased this piece as part of an extensive collection from a New England collector who lived along the New Hampshire coast. She was in her late eighties and downsizing her collections. Her remarkable antique linen collection also reflected another of her passions: fine antique lingerie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis corset cover or camisole was included in that sale and has remained in my personal collection for well over twenty years. It has been carefully kept in museum-style storage, protected in archival tissue and an archival box throughout that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53755744289061,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3952\/1829\/files\/GALLERYCORSETCOVER.jpg?v=1788701348","url":"https:\/\/thegildedgriffinshop.com\/products\/antique-corset-cover-camisole-c-1920-flapper-era-size-xs-mint-free-shipping","provider":"The Gilded Griffin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}