Not currently on display at the V&A

Girl's Bra Set

2012 (Made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

These Primark bras and hanger were on sale in Primark in 2012, as part of a range of underwear for children that included bras, since 2010.

The items themselves were controversial when they were originally put on sale, especially those in the range that were padded. Many commentators on the subject saw these as part of an ongoing sexualisation of children.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Girl's Bra
  • Girl's Bra
  • Bra Hanger
Brief description
Girl's bras and bra hanger, sold in Primark in 2012
Dimensions
  • Height: 210 mm
  • Width: 300mm
Object history
The bras released by Primark for children have been seen as controversial, with many articles and opinion pieces being published on the subject
Summary
These Primark bras and hanger were on sale in Primark in 2012, as part of a range of underwear for children that included bras, since 2010.

The items themselves were controversial when they were originally put on sale, especially those in the range that were padded. Many commentators on the subject saw these as part of an ongoing sexualisation of children.
Collection
Accession number
B.151-2012

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Record createdMarch 5, 2012
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