These stays were sold on Ebay. They probably date from 1740-1760. The exterior is covered with green linen on the exterior. The interior lining is missing. Click on thumbnails to see larger images. Here's another pair of stays sold on Ebay. They're probably slightly later, but it's hard to date them more specifically. note: laced incorrectly

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