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Vocabulary of Basic Terms for Cataloguing Costume
ICOM International Committee for the Museums and Collections of Costume

Women's Garments

Supporting and/or Shaping Structures

5.1 Supporting or shaping body above waist
Brassiere
5.2 Supporting or shaping body above and below waist
Corset
Corset (Corselet)
5.3 Supporting or shaping body below waist
Corset Belt
Corset Belt (Pantie girdle)
5.4 Supporting or shaping garments above waist
5.41 Collar Support (supportasse)
5.42 Bust Improvers
5.43 Sleeve Supports
5.5 Supporting or shaping garments below waist
5.51 Hoop
Hoop Crinoline frame
5.52 Bustle
5.53 Suspender Belt
Note: 5.51 a framework whether fabric covered or not; a stiff petticoat of horsehair (crinoline petticoat) under Underskirt
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