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About this object

  • ID:

    93.94/1

  • Production date:

    1861-1871

  • Location:

    In Store

  • This corset was worn by the 'graceful flying dancer' Azella, who began performing as the 'first solo flying dancer' in 1865. The steel catch and metal spring reveal how wires, operated by her husband, were attached to the corset, to give the illusion of her flying without a traditional harness and visible wires.
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  • Measurements

    H 620 mm; W 300 mm; D 185 mm; C 530 mm (waist), C 730 mm (bust) (overall)

  • Materials

    cotton; leather; steel

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-14

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

  • Related Group

    Dress for Dance

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