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Textiles · Korsetka

Korsetka

Inv. no. Тк-5226 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Kersetka of a fitted silhouette, padded with a thin layer of cotton, sewn from brown factory-produced fabric. The back is split with four underarm parts on each side, widened from the waist downward with seven pleats. The front is widened from the waist downward. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Auxiliary materials, fabric, factory-produced fabric, woolen fabric, cashmere, cotton fabric, velvet, homespun fabric, unbleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, appliqué ornaments, braid, cotton, hooks
Technique
Factory weaving, machine sewing, appliqué of various materials
Dimensions
74х48 cm

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

Description

Kersetka of a fitted silhouette, padded with a thin layer of cotton, sewn from brown factory-produced fabric. The back is split with four underarm parts on each side, widened from the waist downward with seven pleats. The front is widened from the waist downward. The right panel overlaps the left, fastened with five hooks. The kersetka is decorated at the neckline and armholes with one row of velvet braid with a green edge, and the right panel and hem with two rows. A strip of velvet fabric is sewn on the left panel. The back lining up to the waist is made of homespun unbleached hemp canvas. The kersetka is lined with gray factory-produced fabric with longitudinal yellow and dark gray stripes.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-5226
Title
Korsetka
Collection group
Textiles · Korsetka
Date
19th century
Material
Auxiliary materials, fabric, factory-produced fabric, woolen fabric, cashmere, cotton fabric, velvet, homespun fabric, unbleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, appliqué ornaments, braid, cotton, hooks
Technique
Factory weaving, machine sewing, appliqué of various materials
Dimensions
74х48 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate, [Valky] County, Kovyahy village

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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