Synthetic 4mm whalebone - ideal for bodies or corsets, rolls and sleeve supports - 10 yards (9.1 metres) red beard Tailor’s chalk

Tailor’s chalk

Sylvie Odstrčilová – surveys c17th silk stockings in the Czech Republic

The hem lining is slightly grubby on the inside

Each unit comprises one large domed piece measuring 1in (2

Synthetic 4mm whalebone - ideal for bodies or corsets, rolls and sleeve supports - 10 yards (9.1 metres) red beard Tailor’s chalkSynthetic whalebone (plastic) Slightly wider than in (4mm) x in (1mm) thick Supplied in a 10yd (9. 1m) roll This superb synthetic German whalebone is a smooth, white plastic boning that is light in weight, washable, strong and resistant to crinkles. It is also a good alternative for bents (dried stems of grasses) and, being narrow, can fit in the closely worked bone channels seen in extant garments. This boning provides medium support and is suitable