Girdle
ca. 1955 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Girdle of black nylon satin and machine-made lace, mounted over pink elastic panels. It is boned, strapless and hook front fastening, reaching from bust to hips. The 'bra' cups are wired beneath, there is an elastic band across the top of the back, and ribbon loops at the back and outside edge of the brassiere for the attachment of optional straps. There are four suspenders. Labelled at the hem.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Nylon satin, machine-made lace |
| Brief description | Girdle of nylon satin and lace, made by Kayser, England, ca 1955. |
| Physical description | Girdle of black nylon satin and machine-made lace, mounted over pink elastic panels. It is boned, strapless and hook front fastening, reaching from bust to hips. The 'bra' cups are wired beneath, there is an elastic band across the top of the back, and ribbon loops at the back and outside edge of the brassiere for the attachment of optional straps. There are four suspenders. Labelled at the hem. |
| Marks and inscriptions | Label 'Kayser tailored, style 1018 Bri-Nylon, Bust 36 Cup B To fit waist 27/28' |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Ruth Sheradski |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.293-1977 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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