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Stays (costume components)

Scope note

Strips, originally of bone, now usually of plastic or metal, used to stiffen various elements of costume, such as women's foundation garments, strapless bodices, and shirt collars.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000253790

Broader Terms used

<costume components>

Equivalent Terms used

stay (costume component)

Created

12yrs ago

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