{"id":22021,"date":"2026-03-15T21:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/?p=22021"},"modified":"2026-02-21T13:51:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T03:51:43","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/?p=22021","title":{"rendered":"18th \u2013 19th Century Busks For Stays, Or Corsets, In Jane Austen and Bridgerton Times. #RegencyFashion #Corsets #JaneAusten #Bridgerton #HistoricalFashion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Busks shaped and reinforced the centre front of stays, or corsets. They were made from whalebone, wood, and bone, and were often inscribed with names, dates, and symbols of love because they were positioned close to the heart. The corsets worn in Jane Austen&#8217;s later years and by women in Bridgerton times often had busks to stiffen the corset and support the breasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"343\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"31928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1755_WoodenBuskEnglish_Flat-piece-of-wood-with-design-scratched-or-picked-out-and-accented-with-red-stain.-Design-comprises-of-circlesgeometric-starshears_initials_VAM_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"busk_1755 Wooden Busk For Stays, English. Flat piece of wood with design scratched or picked out, and accented with red stain. Design comprises of circles, stylized geometric stars, heart motifs, and the initials and date 'EB 1755'. Indistinct inscription on the back, scratched into the surface of the wood with three lines of script.\" class=\"wp-image-31928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1755_WoodenBuskEnglish_Flat-piece-of-wood-with-design-scratched-or-picked-out-and-accented-with-red-stain.-Design-comprises-of-circlesgeometric-starshears_initials_VAM_Sml.jpg 343w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1755_WoodenBuskEnglish_Flat-piece-of-wood-with-design-scratched-or-picked-out-and-accented-with-red-stain.-Design-comprises-of-circlesgeometric-starshears_initials_VAM_Sml-147x300.jpg 147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1755 Wooden Busk For Stays, English. Flat piece of wood with design scratched or picked out, and accented with red stain. Design comprises of circles, stylized geometric stars, heart motifs, and the initials and date &#8216;EB 1755&#8217;. Indistinct inscription on the back, scratched into the surface of the wood with three lines of script.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"429\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"31927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_ScrimshawBust_winterthur_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"busk_1800-1840 ca. Scrimshaw Corset Busk, American. Designs are of a ship and the places the sailor visited. Sailors made these as gifts to be worn close to the heart by their loved ones. Dimensions (inches) 12.5 (L) , 1.3 (W). Dimensions (centimeters). 31.7 (L) , 3.3 (W) via Winterthur Museum Collection.\" class=\"wp-image-31927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_ScrimshawBust_winterthur_Sml_Sml.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_ScrimshawBust_winterthur_Sml_Sml-184x300.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1800-1840 ca. Scrimshaw Corset Busk, American. Designs are of a ship and the places the sailor visited. Sailors made these as gifts to be worn close to the heart by their loved ones. Dimensions (inches) 12.5 (L) , 1.3 (W). Dimensions (centimeters). 31.7 (L) , 3.3 (W) via Winterthur Museum Collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"389\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"31926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_2003_NYR_01189_0151_0001_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"busk_19th Century. Scrimshaw Baleen Corset Busks, American. The first with figure inscribed Annabelle, ship, whale, and verse On the off shore grounds I think of thee, so I'll catch my whales and leave the sea; the second inscribed Mary and 1836 12 3\/8in. high the longest. via Christie\u2019s Auction Rooms.\" class=\"wp-image-31926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_2003_NYR_01189_0151_0001_Sml.jpg 389w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_2003_NYR_01189_0151_0001_Sml-167x300.jpg 167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">19th Century.  Scrimshaw Baleen Corset Busks, American.  The first with figure inscribed Annabelle, ship, whale, and verse On the off shore grounds I think of thee, so I&#8217;ll catch my whales and leave the sea; the second inscribed Mary and 1836  12 3\/8in. high the longest. via Christie\u2019s Auction Rooms.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"31925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1833-Corset-Busk.-_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"busk_1833 August. Corset Busk of carved whalebone. Face carvings, house, geometric circle, potted plant, sailing ship, American flag. Joseph Bradford. Carvings, plant, house, anchor, sea birds over ship, tree. Whale skeletal bone, inscribed with knife and using black pigment. Length: 13 1\/8&quot; 33.4 cm; Width: 1 9\/16&quot; 3.9 cm; Thickness: 1\/8&quot; 3 mm.\" class=\"wp-image-31925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1833-Corset-Busk.-_Sml.jpg 311w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1833-Corset-Busk.-_Sml-133x300.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1833  August. Corset Busk of carved whalebone.  Face carvings, house, geometric circle, potted plant, sailing ship, American flag. Joseph Bradford. Carvings, plant, house, anchor, sea birds over ship, tree.  Whale skeletal bone, inscribed with knife and using black pigment. Length: 13 1\/8&#8243; 33.4 cm; Width: 1 9\/16&#8243; 3.9 cm;         Thickness: 1\/8&#8243; 3 mm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"31924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1800s_Stay-or-Corset-Busks.-via-Hereford-Museum-Resource-and-Learning-centre_Lge_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"busk_Busks shaped and reinforced front of corsets. Made from whalebone, wood and bone. Often inscribed with names, dates and symbols of love because they were positioned close to the heart. Via Hereford Museum.\" class=\"wp-image-31924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1800s_Stay-or-Corset-Busks.-via-Hereford-Museum-Resource-and-Learning-centre_Lge_Sml.jpg 408w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1800s_Stay-or-Corset-Busks.-via-Hereford-Museum-Resource-and-Learning-centre_Lge_Sml-175x300.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Busks shaped and reinforced front of corsets. Made from whalebone, wood and bone. Often inscribed with names, dates and symbols of love because they were positioned close to the heart. Via Hereford Museum. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"31923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1771_carvedmaplebusk_winterthurmuseum_sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"busk_1771 Wooden Corset Busk, American. Carved Maple wood. Via Winterthur Museum.\" class=\"wp-image-31923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1771_carvedmaplebusk_winterthurmuseum_sml_Sml.jpg 332w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_1771_carvedmaplebusk_winterthurmuseum_sml_Sml-142x300.jpg 142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1771  Wooden Corset Busk, American. Carved Maple wood. Via Winterthur Museum. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"31922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_19th-Century-Early.-Corset-Busk-of-Double-Sided-Carved-Wood.-Honey-colored-wood-probably-maple1_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"busk_19th Century Early. Corset Busk of Double-Sided Carved Wood. Honey colored wood, probably maple, carved on both sides. Two trees of life, hex symbol design, two entwined hearts, pinwheels, and growing plant. Back has delicate scrimshaw-look design of seashore town, chapel, homes, lighthouse and ships, horizontal rather than front vertical. Measures: 13.75&quot; x 1.5&quot;. via Antique Dress.\" class=\"wp-image-31922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_19th-Century-Early.-Corset-Busk-of-Double-Sided-Carved-Wood.-Honey-colored-wood-probably-maple1_Sml.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_19th-Century-Early.-Corset-Busk-of-Double-Sided-Carved-Wood.-Honey-colored-wood-probably-maple1_Sml-144x300.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">19th Century Early. Corset Busk of Double-Sided Carved Wood. Honey colored wood, probably maple, carved on both sides. Two trees of life, hex symbol design, two entwined hearts, pinwheels, and growing plant. Back has delicate scrimshaw-look design of seashore town, chapel, homes, lighthouse and ships, horizontal rather than front vertical. Measures: 13.75&#8243; x 1.5&#8243;. via Antique Dress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"31921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_18th-Century_Wooden-Busk-forStaydEuropean_-metmuseum.org-_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"busk_18th Century Wooden Busk for Stays, European. Via metmuseum.org\" class=\"wp-image-31921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_18th-Century_Wooden-Busk-forStaydEuropean_-metmuseum.org-_Sml.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_18th-Century_Wooden-Busk-forStaydEuropean_-metmuseum.org-_Sml-120x300.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">18th  Century Wooden Busk for Stays, European. Via  metmuseum.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"31920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_18th-Century-Late-19th-Early-Carved-Maple-Wood-Busk-American_mfa_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"busk_18th Century Late - 19th Early Carved Maple Wood Busk, American. Spirals top &amp; bottom, two hearts meet at center, &quot;PC&quot; carved on reverse. Worn by member of Robbins family, inherited by Ellen A. Stone. Via Fine Arts Museum Of Boston, USA.\" class=\"wp-image-31920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_18th-Century-Late-19th-Early-Carved-Maple-Wood-Busk-American_mfa_Sml.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/busk_18th-Century-Late-19th-Early-Carved-Maple-Wood-Busk-American_mfa_Sml-121x300.jpg 121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">18th Century Late &#8211; 19th Early Carved Maple Wood Busk, American. Spirals top &amp; bottom, two hearts meet at center,  &#8220;PC&#8221; carved on reverse. Worn by member of Robbins family, inherited by Ellen A. Stone. 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