Vangie
40s hattie carnegie sequin floral corset bodice - museum rarity
Lingerie
$412
Condition: excellent: only the slightest signs of gentle wear; minor interior discoloration (see photos) and expected thread fuzz from hand-sewn embellishment; sequins intact throughout except a couple small spots (see photos) size & fit: estimated modern xs-s; best for petite to small frames; no stretch flat
Materials: , and other deadstock
Measurements: flat lay: bust approx 15.5 in across, waist 13 in across, length approx 14.5 in
This late 40s Hattie Carnegie corset bodice is a rare piece of American demi-couture history. Hand-applied sequins form bold floral stems down the front, with a sculpted blush rayon-faille base that feels straight out of the postwar Paris revival. Carnegie was known for her impeccably made separates, and this bodice is one of the most collectible categories from her house.
details
- era: 1940s
- designer: hattie carnegie
- origin: usa
- design: structured corset-style silhouette with wide straps, all-over hand-applied sequins in vivid floral motifs, front grommet closure, sculpted waist panels; hand-finished seams; rayon faille exterior with fully hand-sequined embroidery; metal grommets
- condition: excellent: only the slightest signs of gentle wear; minor interior discoloration (see photos) and expected thread fuzz from hand-sewn embellishment; sequins intact throughout except a couple small spots (see photos)
- size & fit: estimated modern xs-s; best for petite to small frames; no stretch
- flat measurements: flat lay: bust approx 15.5 in across, waist 13 in across, length approx 14.5 in
