Scrimshaw staybusk

 

Item Notes:

Circa 19th Century Scrimshaw corset stay busk. 14" in length. These items were most likely incised by a sailor at sea for his loved one back home. Due to the length of time spent at sea, many hours were spent decorating these items to be replaced into a girlfriends corset once back on dry land.

Price: £ 575

Item Code: 0049