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Bust Bodice

1908-1910 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

Early brassiere consisting of a bandeau of pale mauve silk satin, ruched to shape at the side seams and centre front. With silk satin ribbon straps. Metal eyelets down the back for lacing (missing).


Object details

Categories
Fashion
Underwear
Womenswear
Accessories
Textiles
Europeana Fashion Project
Object type
Bust bodice
Materials and techniques
Silk satin, metal
Brief description
Early brassiere consisting of a bandeau of silk satin, made in England, c.1908-10.
Physical description
Early brassiere consisting of a bandeau of pale mauve silk satin, ruched to shape at the side seams and centre front. With silk satin ribbon straps. Metal eyelets down the back for lacing (missing).
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.52-1960

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O354894/bust-bodice-unknown/
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