corset & stays
Summary
Childs' stays. White cotton, lined with white cotton, slightly stiffened and quilted in small lozenge design; edges piped. In one straight section, open at CB. Low neck very slightly curved in front, shaped for arms, quilted shoulder straps. Lower edge shaped in front for very slightly pointed waist. Fastening three pairs of tape ties. Linen covered button towards waist at CF each side, and each side of CB.
Object Name
corset & stays
Date Created
1865-1885
Dimensions
length: 16.25cm
width: 60cm
accession number
1947.1894
Collection Group
Place of creation
England
Medium
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