White and Black Victorian Overbust
Overbust corsets are non-conical, non-bra overbust corsets popular for modern wear. Historic periods of use range throughout the Victorian and Edwardian, and include all manner of piecing styles involving panels and gores.
This corset is a bespoke custom commissioned Victorian overbust corset. It is made with gore piecing, a white cotton cover, contrast black quilting and flossing, black lace edging, a lacing panel, and split metal busk.
White and Black Victorian Overbust
Core: Two layers of corset coutilCover: White 100% cotton broadcloth
Quilting: Machine-quilted panels of sandwiched horsehair, flannel, coutil, and broadcloth
Flossing: Hand-flossed with 100% cotton embroidery floss
Edging: Black lace on top and bottom edges
Boning: 1/4" flat spring steel bones
Piecing: Panels and gores
Busk: 18" metal straight busk
