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Stays
French
about 1750
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk damask, printed linen lining, whalebone, silk tape, and kid leather
Dimensions
Overall: 48.3 cm (19 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.561
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionStays. Fully-boned (whalebone). Blue silk damask in floral pattern; block printed cotton lining (brown floral pattern on ecru, similar to damask pattern). White kid tab binding and lining. Red silk tape over seams. Back lacing. Pocket at top front of Costume, fig. 1437; Payne, History of Costume, fig. 411a.