Brassiere
c. 1929 (made)
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Satin brassiere with an ecru machine made top. It is a straight band shape with tucks and hook and eye fastenings at the back. The shoulder straps are of pink satin. There are elastic bands with hooks to attach it to the corset at the waist.
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Materials and techniques | Satin and machine made ecru lace |
Brief description | Brassiere, pale pink silk satin with machine-made lace, Britain, about 1929 |
Physical description | Satin brassiere with an ecru machine made top. It is a straight band shape with tucks and hook and eye fastenings at the back. The shoulder straps are of pink satin. There are elastic bands with hooks to attach it to the corset at the waist. |
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Gallery label | A homemade bandeau
Lightweght, unstructured bandeaux similar to camisoles were worn in the 1920s. Their almost tubular shape, which was designed to flatten the bust, reflects the youthful, androgynous silhouette fashionable at the time. This example was made for a young woman by her mother. She later donated it to the V&A.
The bandeau would have been attached with the elastic tabs on its hem to a long, slimline corset.
Bandeau
Probably Britain, around 1929
Silk, elastic, machine-made lace, metal hooks and eyes
V&A: T.368-1976
Given by Mrs A. LU
(16/04/2016-12/03/2017) |
Credit line | Given by Mrs. A. Lu |
Object history | RF: 76/950 |
Production | possibly made by donor's mother |
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Accession number | T.368-1976 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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