Cream Cotton Coutil Victorian Fitted Corset

Victorian Late / Bustle · 1870s-1880s · American or European

This Victorian corset displays the characteristic hourglass silhouette of the bustle era, constructed from cream-colored cotton coutil with vertical boning channels creating a ribbed texture throughout. The front features a busk closure with multiple metal clasps running down the center, while adjustable shoulder straps connect to the bust cups. Side lacing allows for precise fit adjustment. The corset extends from bust to hip level, creating the dramatic waist compression typical of 1870s undergarments. The construction shows machine stitching along the boning channels, with reinforced stress points at the bust and waist. The cotton coutil fabric provides the necessary strength for structural support while remaining relatively lightweight compared to earlier corset materials.