Bra
1930s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Bra made from strips of narrow openwork peach-coloured lace sewn edge to edge to form a bandeau top and spiral cups. Sewn braid. Ribbon straps are missing.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Openwork lace |
| Brief description | Bra made from strips of narrow openwork lace, made by John J. Roussel, Paris, 1930s |
| Physical description | Bra made from strips of narrow openwork peach-coloured lace sewn edge to edge to form a bandeau top and spiral cups. Sewn braid. Ribbon straps are missing. |
| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'J.Roussel, Paris' (Label) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Gladys Irene Smith |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.413-1996 |
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| Record created | November 22, 2007 |
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