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Part of a Pair of Stays

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1745-1775

GUSN

GUSN-31159

Description

Back panel for a pair of stays; green dyed silk with reversible print and green tape; linen lining.

Details

Descriptive Terms

stays (corsets)
silk (fiber)
linen (material)
Garment, Foundation
Corset
Stay
Stay

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1926.913

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