Corset Brassiere
1950s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Rigby & Peller, established in 1939 in London, are one of the few surviving companies still to make bespoke corsetry by hand.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Nylon with lace and elastic |
| Brief description | Peach nylon corset brassiere, Rigby & Peller, London, England, 1950s. |
| Physical description | Peach nylon corset brassiere with lace trim. Underwired and with elastic tapes to attach to girdle. |
| Gallery label | Corset brassiere
Rigby & Peller
London
1950s
Nylon, underwired
Given by Rigby & Peller
V&A: T.629-1995(22/09/2007) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs J. Kenton of Rigby & Peller |
| Historical context | Rigby & Peller was opened in South Molton Street, London, in 1939. In 1960 a Royal Warrant was grated by the Queen. They still specialise in bespoke corsetry but have expanded to include a range of high-street and ready-to-wear products. |
| Summary | Rigby & Peller, established in 1939 in London, are one of the few surviving companies still to make bespoke corsetry by hand. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.629-1995 |
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| Record created | January 28, 2008 |
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