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
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ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Meyer Weker, to MFA, 1953
third quarter of the 18th century
about 1840
1805–10
1770–90
second quarter of the 18th century
late 18th to early 19th century
early 18th century