A close-up of an old textile with faded black ink stamp in a circular design and text reading “Inventor of the Patent Telima Corset. Mills Junr, Holywell Street, Strand, London.” Close-up of slightly discolored cream fabric garment with delicate stitching, gathered neckline with small looped ribbon and small eyelets on the side. A close-up of an aged, cream-colored fabric with worn embroidery, small dark stains, and a loose thread protruding from a small hole. A close-up of a lifted padded fabric roll attached to a cream-colored fabric corset with curving boning and visible stitching. A padded fabric roll sewn onto an aged, cream-colored textile showing boning channels and visible stitching. Close-up of slightly discolored cream fabric garment with gathered neckline and faded black ink maker’s stamp. Close-up of aged cream fabric with visible stitching curving lines and an imperfect thread knot at the center. A close-up of an aged, cream-colored fabric with a handwritten word in dark ink on the side, worn embroidery, small dark stains, holes, and a small row of eyelets. A gloved hand holds a small metal buckle near an aged, cream-colored fabric with worn embroidery and strap slits.

Mills Junr.

Corset,

Maker

Title

Corset

Medium

cotton, silk

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

30.5 cm (12 inches) (length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Stamped with a maker's mark:Mills Junr., 34, Holywell Street, Strand, London., Inventor of the Patent Telima Corset."

Place

Place Made: London

Type

Credit

Museum Collection

Object Number

1987.092

Corset

Marks: Stamped with a maker's mark:Mills Junr., 34, Holywell Street, Strand, London., Inventor of the Patent Telima Corset."

Place Made: London

Publications

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