PAIR OF LINEN & WHALEBONE STAYS, ITALY OR SPAIN, 1760s sold at

Linen whalebone stays w/ steel under bust form & velum underarm reinforcements, stay channels in type of highly unusual quilted stitch, B 31", W 24", L 9"-14.5",(laces N/I, broad stains & discoloration throughout, velum stiff & cracking, tiny-0.25" wear holes to all bindings, 1" seam opening & 0.25" tear CF top edge at busk, 0.5" hole in lining) very good.
Linen whalebone stays w/ steel under bust form & velum underarm reinforcements, stay channels in type of highly unusual quilted stitch, B 31, W 24, L 9-14.5,(laces N/I, broad stains & discoloration throughout, velum stiff & cracking, tiny-0.25 wear holes to all bindings, 1 seam opening & 0.25 tear CF top edge at busk, 0.5 hole in lining) very good.

Stays & Corsets Introduction Overview

These 18th century style stays feature front and back lacing for easy adjustability, a low scooping neckline to accentuate and support the bust, and

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PAIR OF LINEN & WHALEBONE STAYS, ITALY OR SPAIN, 1760s sold at auction on 10th May

Corset, British, The Met

Get lost in your own fantasy with these 18th century stays made in dark green linen. These stays feature front and back lacing for easy adjustability,

Green Linen 18th Century Stays

1750s Stays — Synthetic Whalebone – Redthreaded