Brassiere
1950s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Foundation garments of the 1950s incorporated new light and highly tensile elastic panels, which reduced boning. Other innovations included high-line zipped and step-in girdles and corselettes (combined bras and girdles).
New supportive bras included plunge, half-cup and underwired designs. Some also offered the choice of detachable straps as shown here. It was made by elite corsetiere Rigby & Peller (established in London in 1939).
New supportive bras included plunge, half-cup and underwired designs. Some also offered the choice of detachable straps as shown here. It was made by elite corsetiere Rigby & Peller (established in London in 1939).
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Nylon and elastic; fully wired around the cup |
| Brief description | White nylon brassiere, fully wired cups, Rigby & Peller, London, England, 1950s. |
| Physical description | Bra of white nylon, elastic and net with detachable straps. The cups are fully wired. Shoulder straps are detachable; there is also a front fastening strap under the bust. |
| Marks and inscriptions | (The brassiere came with an original sales tag) |
| Gallery label | Brassiere
Rigby & Peller
London
1950s
Nylon and elastic with detachable straps; fully wired around the cup
Given by Rigby & Peller
V&A: T.610-1995(22/09/2007) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs J. Kenton of Rigby & Peller |
| Summary | Foundation garments of the 1950s incorporated new light and highly tensile elastic panels, which reduced boning. Other innovations included high-line zipped and step-in girdles and corselettes (combined bras and girdles). New supportive bras included plunge, half-cup and underwired designs. Some also offered the choice of detachable straps as shown here. It was made by elite corsetiere Rigby & Peller (established in London in 1939). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.610:1, 2-1995 |
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| Record created | January 29, 2008 |
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