…half boned or fully boned. They might lace up in the front or the back, and were worn on the outside of the skirt or dress, but with the back tabs underneath so they could hold up the petticoats.
(Photos: 17th century stays with petticoat tabs)
…half boned or fully boned. They might lace up in the front or the back, and were worn on the outside of the skirt or dress, but with the back tabs underneath so they could hold up the petticoats.
(Photos: 17th century stays with petticoat tabs)