corset & stays



corset & stays

Summary

Child's stays. White ribbed cotton, top and bottom edges bound with white tape in herringbone weave. Front in one section, back in two shaped sections each side of opening, boned at edges. Top edge curving down at sides for arms, lower edge shaped for pointed waist back and front. Back fastening with three gilt metal buckles, and bound tongues each with three metal eyelet holes.


Object Name

corset & stays

Date Created

1870-1890

Dimensions

length: 22.2cm
waist: 46.4cm

accession number

1947.1892

Medium

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