corset & stays



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

Medium

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