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18th Century Clothing - Ladies'
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Partially Boned Stays w Sleeves
In 1765 a stay maker advertised "cork stays, whale-bone stays, jumps, and easy caushets, thin boned Misses' and ladies' stays, and pack thread stays." There are depictions of peasant women working in their jumps (often quilted) and shift sleeves. (Jumps are not to be confused with the un-boned fantasy bodice, English or French version, which did not exist and should not be chosen for 18th century reenacting wear.) Denis Diderot illustrated a support garment with tie-on sleeves that he called a "corset." The extant examples shown with tie-on sleeves are owned by Universität für Angewandte Kunst Wien and Kyoto Costume Institute.

Call them what you will. Ours are partially boned with straps and meant to be worn as an informal, working garment, or under your gown. They are made with two layers of sturdy cotton canvas, a layer of decorative fabric, front laces, bound in light weight leather, are reversible, have tie-on sleeves and are very comfortable. Every precaution and method of construction is employed to ensure that boning will never puncture the fabric, however it is not guaranteed. One side is natural and the reverse side is your choice of color. State your preference of color.

Order by even bust sizes from 30 to 48. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size and add optional back lacing, which results in the most flexible fit.

Optional additional lacing in the back, and an additional color for side two are available above. In addition to plain linen colors, the follow prints are currently available, several of which are shown on page 2:
Reds:
red/white ticking
pink shell
red/taupe
Rusts:
rust twill
golden brown twill
Greens:
Lt olive twill
olive damask
sage damask
evergreen crewel
Dk olive twill
olive crewell
apple green damask
Blues:
navy textured
blue/taupe
aqua/white
Tans:
tan/red paisley
gold damask
tan/red/green brocade (shown in main photo)
Creams:
cream textured
cream damask
pastel paisley
cream crewell
price: $230.00
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