Two Women's Understructure Pieces: One Corset, One Crinoline, 1870s

This lot includes one corset and one crinoline from the Tasha Tudor Collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Tasha Tudor (née Starling Burgess, 1915-2008) was a writer and illustrator of children’s books, including Mother Goose and Corgiville Fair. The idyllic, 19th century world she painted in her books was the lifestyle she pursued: for much of her adult life Tudor lived on New England farms, weaving, tending to animals, baking bread, and collecting, mending, and wearing centuries-old clothing.

For detailed biography, see Jeanette Chandler Knazek, “Tasha Tudor,” Tashatudorandfamily.com.

THE FIRST
Red cotton twill corset trimmed with black twill tape and satin piping, front post and loop closure, and lace up the back. Laces are included, but not original.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-313

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 26"
Waist: 20"
Hips: 27"
Length (center back top to hem): 11"

THE SECOND
Red cotton tape covered cage crinoline with additional bustle cage attached.
Label (stamped): Thomson's "Empress Duplex" / No 73
Size Label: N/A
Accession No.: 1996-657

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 21.75"
Hips: 50"
Length (side waist band to hem): 36"

Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisition Fund