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    Black satin corset with yellow lining Satin, silk, cotton, embroidery, metal; 26 cm, length, c. 1900, French or Dutch Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Mrs Van Eeghen-du Mée, the wearer of this corset, was a rich and fashionable woman from Amsterdam, known for her extensive wardrobe, which included numerous Parisian designs. The origins of this striking corset remain uncertain due to the absence of a label, making it impossible to determine whether she acquired it in Paris, a renowned centre of haute couture, or in Amsterdam, where luxury fashion was also readily available. However, from 1889 onwards, she had the option of purchasing 'French Corsets' from Hunkemöller Lexis, a distinguished establishment that had positioned itself as a 'Corsetten-Magazijn' at Leidsestraat 103. This suggests that high-quality French-style corsets were accessible in Amsterdam, allowing fashionable women like Mrs Van Eeghen-du Mée to keep up with Parisian trends without necessarily travelling abroad.    |
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