Brass corset, England, 1800-1880

Corset, brass, probably English, 1800-1880 Corset, brass, probably English, 1800-1880 Corset, brass, probably English, 1800-1880

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Corset, brass, probably English, 1800-1880
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Corset, brass, probably English, 1800-1880
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Corset, brass, probably English, 1800-1880
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Corset, brass, probably English, 1800-1880

Brass orthopaedic corsets (A158526 & A121452), to correct deformities of the bones or muscles. Probably made in England during the 19th century

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A158256
Materials:
brass
type:
corset
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)