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.
Whalebone and the Wardrobe of Elizabeth I
c. 1785 Green Linen Stays (Construction Details) – The
1750s Stays — Synthetic Whalebone – Redthreaded
Regency Ladies' Underwear – Elizabeth Hawksley
1750s Stays — Synthetic Whalebone – Redthreaded
c. 1785 Green Linen Stays (Construction Details) – The
Fashion - Flipbook by Maia Torres
These 18th century style stays feature front and back lacing for easy adjustability, a low scooping neckline to accentuate and support the bust, and
Natural Linen 18th Century Stays
c. 1785 Green Linen Stays (Construction Details) – The
1780s Multi-Size Paper Pattern – Redthreaded
