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Camisole

1932 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ivory silk crepeline camisole with scalloped edges on the top and bottom, and a cream silk embroidered lace trim across the straight front at the breast and V-shaped back. Embroidered with delicate fagoting in a harlequin check and embroidered gray silk butterfly. Rouleau straps. Hip length.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered silk crepeline, trimmed with lace
Brief description
Embroidered silk crepeline camisole with lace, designed by Hermine Ltd., London, 1932
Physical description
Ivory silk crepeline camisole with scalloped edges on the top and bottom, and a cream silk embroidered lace trim across the straight front at the breast and V-shaped back. Embroidered with delicate fagoting in a harlequin check and embroidered gray silk butterfly. Rouleau straps. Hip length.
Dimensions
  • Overall length: 73cm
  • Waist length: 42cm
  • Waist circumference: 80cm
  • Bust circumference: 77cm
  • Diaphragm circumference: 77cm
  • Centre back width: 38.5cm
  • Hem circumference: 156cm
  • Straps length: 39.6cm
Dimensions taken by Conservation for Wedding Dress mounting, 2009
Marks and inscriptions
Hermine Ltd, 12A George Street, Hanover Square (Label in side seam)
Gallery label
(2011)
Camisole
Hermine Ltd
London
1932

Silk ninon and machine lace, with silk embroidery
Given and worn by Joan Acton for her wedding, 29 June 1932
V&A: T.227-1969
Credit line
Given by Mrs Antony Acton
Object history
Worn by Joan Cinnetta Pearson (b. 1912) with matching knickers under her wedding dress. Pearson married William Anthony Acton on 29 June 1932.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
T.227-1969

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Record createdMay 8, 2009
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