corset & stays



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

Place of creation

England

Medium

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