corset & stays
Summary
Child's stays, blue-grey quilted cotton, lined with white cotton. Back lacing, front fastening with metal hooks and studs. High at back, crossing over at centre and forming strap over shoulder, fastening at front with metal eyelet holes and hooks. Fronts shaped upwards over breasts, dropping to point at centre base. Two bones at each side of lacing. Top, strap and base bound with twilled cotton braid.
Object Name
corset & stays
Date Created
1900-1910
Dimensions
length: 47cm
waist: 50.8cm
accession number
1951.306
Collection Group
Medium
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