1860s Maroon Silk Swiss Waist Corset Scalloped_Lace The boned waist

The boned waist

The fabric is draped asymmetrically across the torso

There are no faults of any note

Labelled a size 14

Givenchy is a brand created by French aristocrat Hubert de Givenchy noted for his couture and ready-to-wear designs

1860s Maroon Silk Swiss Waist Corset Scalloped_Lace The boned waistOne of the oldest pieces in Circa's collection is this outstanding maroon silk 'Swiss' corset waspie which dates back to the mid Victorian era of the 1860s. It features boning at the sides, and at the front and rear on either side of the lacing. This antique piece is laced with twisted silk cord in coordinating maroon which is finished with 4 neat tassels 2 at the back and 2 at the front. All the edges are piped and the garment is backed with off