Stay, Corset
Description
Bodice stays worn by an adult woman in the late Colonial period. Garment fastens in the front with 7 holes for lacing on each side. The corset contains ten whale bones for support.
Creator
Date
circa 1780s
Materials
Cotton, whale bone
Dimensions
13 H x 34 W inches
Object ID
1951.28.11
Resource ID
11169
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. James Bordley, Jr
Digital Publisher
Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture
Rights
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