corset & stays
Summary
Cream satin stitched with pale blue, lined with white linen over stiff foundation. Boned. Lacing with original stay lace. Narrow shoulder straps with cream silk ribbon fastening on left (missing from right). Blunt front waist. Padding at bust. Back waist slightly pointed.
Object Name
corset & stays
Date Created
1790-1810
Dimensions
Length (front): 32cm
Length (back): 38cm
Waist: 68cm
accession number
1947.1625
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Medium
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