Your Complete Source for Historic Undergarments
new banner corset.jpg

Corsets

Corsets include:

-Steel boning

-Corded edges

-Back underlap placket

-Back laced grommet opening

-Front drawstring to shape neckline

-Side seam allowances for alterations

c. 1860 Julia Corset

c. 1860 Julia Corset

from $320.00

Select your style above, add to cart-
Choose size and color in the next window

Description-

The Julia is a classic 19th century hourglass shape and can be used for a great range of silhouettes. Lightly boned, it smooths the line of the body from bust to hip. The Julia is cut in the shorter French style of the period from shaped pieces.

  • Fabrics and colors:
    natural, white, beige, or black 100% cotton coutil, brocades, custom color coutil or flatlined to your own fabrics
    see our fabric options here

  • Sizes: S-4XL or custom See our size chart here

  • Alterable side seams for a customized fit

  • Drawstring at bust for size adjustment

Please note, busks, brocade and satin are considered custom and not available for exchanges or returns. Purchases with custom materials may be supplied a fitting corset to start before constructing in final fabrics.

Julia Style:
Optional Busk:
Quantity:
Add To Cart
 

Below: Civil War era silhouette- c. 1860 Julia corset in brocade with busk, paired with silk Short Sleeve Chemise, and Dupioni Silk 3 Ruffle Petticoat worn on top of a Late 19th c. Hoop. 

Period Corsets Julia salon1.JPG

Below: Civil War era silhouette- c. 1860 Julia corset in white coutil with busk, paired with Short Sleeve Chemise, and  3 Ruffle Petticoat worn on top of a Late 19th c. Hoop. 

IMG_1975.JPG