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Textiles · Korsetka

Korsetka

Inv. no. Тк-2092 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Satin kersetka, black in color. Fitted silhouette, with a split back widened from the waist downward with nine counter-pleats ('mustaches'). Fastened with the right panel using hooks. Slanted shoulder seams. The front panels feature small figured appliqué pockets. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Fabrics, fabric, factory-produced fabric, satin, cotton fabric, decorative and weaving materials, appliqué ornaments, buttons, braid, thread, cotton thread, auxiliary materials, hooks
Technique
Factory weaving, machine sewing, hand sewing, appliqué of various materials
Dimensions
l-63, c-285 cm

Photo: M. F. Sumtsov Kharkiv Historical Museum · CC BY 4.0

Description

Satin kersetka, black in color. Fitted silhouette, with a split back widened from the waist downward with nine counter-pleats ('mustaches'). Fastened with the right panel using hooks. Slanted shoulder seams. The front panels feature small figured appliqué pockets. The kersetka is decorated with red and yellow machine stitching and black velvet braid with a green edge. The right panel, pleats, and pockets are adorned with brown buttons. The kersetka is lined with factory-produced cotton fabric. Legend: Purchased for 25 rubles during an expedition by the Kharkiv Historical Museum staff.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-2092
Title
Korsetka
Collection group
Textiles · Korsetka
Date
19th century
Material
Fabrics, fabric, factory-produced fabric, satin, cotton fabric, decorative and weaving materials, appliqué ornaments, buttons, braid, thread, cotton thread, auxiliary materials, hooks
Technique
Factory weaving, machine sewing, hand sewing, appliqué of various materials
Dimensions
l-63, c-285 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate, Myrne village

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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