April 2, 2017 1100 × 1600 Stays, early 19th century, Worn by Mehetable Stoddard Sumner (Welles) (1784—1826), possibly French, Cotton twill, linen plain weave (lining), cotton plain weave tape (edging), linen twill tape (lacing), MFA Boston 49.904 Stays, early 19th century, Worn by Mehetable Stoddard Sumner (Welles) (1784—1826), possibly French, Cotton twill, linen plain weave (lining), cotton plain weave tape (edging), linen twill tape (lacing), MFA Boston 49.904