18th Century Pair of Strapless Stays Fully Boned with Spiral Back Lacing, Leather Trimmed Tabs, Ladies Historical Clothing Costumes, Floral

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Fully boned, 3-layer, romantic floral cotton pair of strapless stays, circa 1750.

Elegant front tab tapering.

US Ladies size 6-8

Measurements when laced down flush:
Bust 36”
Waist 31”
Center Front length 13 1/4”
Center Back length 13 3/4”

These stays are composed of 9 pattern panel pieces that allow nice movement when it comes to terms of 18th century middle class clothing.

They are fully boned and provide body support as well as they adjust to your body movements and curves over time.

Romantic pale pink floral print cotton canvas outer layer is just delicious to the eye in the way the fabric was cut to allow a harmonious transition of the flower blossoms, leaves, and berries.

As was custom in the 1700s, the tabs, seams, and top of the stays are lined with leather - blush pink suede. The leather edging is slashed on the inside to reduce bulkiness.
The seams are flat open and stitched down on the inside.

Synthetic boning throughout lays perfectly ergonomically with a slight outwards curve. The boning and shape of the stays will adjust to your body.

Back offset spiral lacing with champagne colored satin laces.

• 1725 - 1770 era
• strapless
• fully boned (synthetic boning)
• back lacing
• offset spiral lacing
• 3-layers of cotton
• fully hand sewn (except machine stitched boning channels)
• leather edged
• leather covered seams
• hand stitched eyelets
• original Lux Vivens pattern drape

Fiber content: 100% cotton exclusive of trim; leather suede trim

Care instructions: spot clean, lay flat to dry. Do not machine wash

If you have any questions or desire an interior lining added to the stays or different lace, please feel free to reach out.

Handcrafted in Austin, Texas.