This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1941 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes. If you have antique clothing in your collection, please, email me pictures of them and I will gladly add them to this site.
Monday, June 3, 2013
1770's Stays in blue
From the seller:
Rare indigo dyed linen ladies stays dating to the 18thc. With remains of the orginal front v lacings also dyed in indigo. With damage and loss's, interesting because you can really see interior construction and materials including the baleen stays. As you see it. Measures lying flat waist level is 23", height at back 16" in front 14".
I will be listing more from this Vermont museum deaccession plus other early things from Boston area estate.
From Me:
Although these are in atrocious condition, there is still a lot that can be learned from them. Construction: Reeds, sewn into tight channels. The outer fabric looks like an indigo dyed linen, the inner fabric looks to be a course linen weave with a finer lining of linen added once the stays were complete. The faux lacing front probably was meant to be seen and this was worn under another jacket or gown with an open front.
Labels:
1770s,
18th Century,
stays,
womens
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ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you’re referring to a collection or a repository dedicated to preserving and showcasing garments from private collections, specifically those dating from around 1941 and earlier. This type of collection typically focuses on historical fashion and clothing, offering a window into past styles and trends.
Adrienne Coleman