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
Collection Group
Medium
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