Corset
1942-1949 (made)
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Peach-pink satin corset with a coutil reverse, roll-on girdle, and heavy metal zipper which opens it part-way down to the hips. Elastic gussets.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Coutil-backed satin, boning, metal and elastic |
| Brief description | Satin corset with a coutil reverse and roll-on girdle with zipper, made by Twilfit for Utility, England, 1942-1949 |
| Physical description | Peach-pink satin corset with a coutil reverse, roll-on girdle, and heavy metal zipper which opens it part-way down to the hips. Elastic gussets. |
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| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'ENGLISH MADE / Twilfit REGD / 8354 / Size 25' (Tag attached to interior) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Ian Chipperfield |
| Object history | Old store stock donated to the Museum in 1998 by Mr Ian Chipperfield. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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| Accession number | T.174-1998 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2007 |
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