Stays
last quarter of the 18th century
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueCotton plain weave, linen plain weave lining and tape, leather, linen thread stitching, probably baleen boning
DimensionsCenter front: 30.5 cm (12 in.)
Center back: 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.)
Center back: 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Meyer Weker
Accession number53.941
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
third quarter of the 18th century
about 1840
1805–10
1770–90
1880
late 18th to early 19th century
early 19th century