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Photo of an intricate gold-colored sewn form, lying flat. The center panel is roughly triangular. The symmetrical side panels have rounded edges at the bottom.
Close-up photo of off-white fabric and seams. At the center is a faint dark stain.
Close-up photo of off-white fabric sewn into narrow panels. At the bottom edge of each panel is a rounded tab.
Photo of the back of a stitched gold-colored garment. Constructed of many panels, it is scalloped at the bottom.
Close-up photo of gold-colored fabric with many tiny stitches. The top is rounded and the right side has a row of small round holes.
Close-up photo of off-white fabric and seams. At the center is a faint dark stain.
Close-up photo of off-white fabric and seams. At left the fabric is marked with a faint dark stain.
Photo of an intricate, symmetrical off-white sewn form with gold-colored edges, lying flat. Stitching is visible between panels. Two tan-colored stains appear at the top of the center panel.
Close-up photo of gold-colored fabric sewn with many tiny stitches. The bottom edge is scalloped.
Photo of the front of a stitched gold-colored garment. Iit is open in the front and scalloped at the bottom.
Close-up photo of off-white fabric and seams. The bottom has a rounded edge.
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Unknown Maker, American

Stays

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

Stays

Year

late 1700s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

wool, leather, linen

Dimensions

41.9 cm (16 1/2 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the children of Mrs. Lemuel Arnold in her memory

Object Number

10.044

Type

Projects & Publications

Publications

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, American
Stays, late 1700s
wool; linen; leather
41.9 cm (16 1/2 inches) (length)
Gift of the children of Mrs. Lemuel Arnold in her memory 10.044

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