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- Secondary term
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corset
- URI
- https://nomenclature.info/nom/2643 (opens semantic view)
- Definition
- A close-fitting and supporting undergarment, often in two pieces made from strong fabric, such as coutil, Lastex, or linen stiffened with whalebone, metal, or similar material; extends from above or beneath the bust to or below the hips; generally tightens and fastens up the front by means of hooks, buttons, or laces. Some types have attached or detachable straps or garters, and some are trimmed with ribbons or lace. It was primarily worn over a chemise. Worn mainly by women, used to shape the figure by confining, and therefore slimming the waist. It is also used to uplift the bust, to round the hips, to flatten the buttocks and to maintain an upright posture.
- Definition source(s)
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- Parks Canada / Parcs Canada, and Canadian Heritage Information Network / Réseau canadien d’information sur le patrimoine. 2009–2018. “Parks Canada Descriptive and Visual Dictionary of Objects / Dictionnaire descriptif et visuel de Parcs Canada.” 2009–2018.
- English
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- Term (International)
- corset
- Alternative term(s)
- corselet; corselette; posture support; stays; waist cincher
- French
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- Term (International)
- corset
- Term gender (International)
- masculine
- Alternative term(s)
- corps à baleine; guêpière
- Spanish
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- Term
- corsés
- External term source
- Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online
- Date created
- 2010-01-01
- Date updated
- 2022-07-11
- Parks Canada code(s)
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- 03-00228
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- URL
- https://page.nomenclature.info/nom/2643 (reopens this page)
Other references to this concept
Exact matching concepts from other linked open data sources
Note: external sources may not have all data in both English and French.
Data source | Label | Language | Match |
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Art & Architecture Thesaurus | corsets (Art & Architecture Thesaurus) | English | Exact |
Culture.FR: Dénomination - Joconde | corset (Culture.FR: Dénomination - Joconde) | French | Exact |
Wikidata | corset (Wikidata) | English | Exact |
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