The corset seen on Queen Elizabeth I's funeral effigy is to be unveiled as part of a new exhibition at Westminster Abbey.

The delicate garment was supplied by the Queen's tailor, William Jones, to be used in the procession marking the death of the monarch in 1603.

For 415 years the bodice has been carefully preserved by historians at Westminster Abbey and has recently undergone conservation work before it is placed on public display this summer.

Queen Elizabeth I's 415-year-old funeral corset is carefully restored ahead of a new exhibition at Westminster Abbey

Corset was worn by the effigy of Queen Elizabeth I at her funeral in 1603
The bodice was supplied by the Queen's tailor, William Jones, to her own pattern
The specially-made garment has been kept at Westminster Abbey for 415 years
It has now undergone careful conservation work ahead of a new exhibition

By Stephanie Linning For Mailonline
21 February 2018

The corset seen on Queen Elizabeth I's funeral effigy is to be unveiled as part of a new exhibition at Westminster Abbey.

The delicate garment was supplied by the Queen's tailor, William Jones, to be used in the procession marking the death of the monarch in 1603.

For 415 years the bodice has been carefully preserved by historians at Westminster abbey and has recently undergone conservation work before it is placed on public display this summer.

Wow, that's fascinating news! I can't wait to see Queen Elizabeth I's restored funeral corset. The attention to detail, like the right-hand side boning for ease of movement, is impressive. This exhibition sounds like a fantastic opportunity to get a glimpse into the history and appreciate the craftsmanship of that era. Today, the only unusual thing we can choose is another gravestone color (like Morning Rose Granite Headstones). But back in the day, the funeral was a much more interesting ceremony.