Corset stays

Reversible historical 18th century stays, made out of linen or cotton and layered with horsehair to stiffen the fabric. The corset is tied in the back, the straps in this model are connected to the back and can be adjusted it the front. The metal boning provides structure and support, and the wide steel front panel(busk) creates the recognisable style of the era. The corset could be modified to be more historically accurate, if needed. I offer a custom made copy of this corset in any colour…

Stays made from 1780 pattern by Norah Waugh from Corsets and Crinolines. Waverly cotton Toile de Jouy, cotton denim, cotton trim, and basket reed boning.

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18th century corset- stays

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