Brassiere

c. 1924

The Museum at FIT
New York City, United States

The bandeau was a popular brassiere style during the 1920s. This modern, streamlined design covered and contained the breasts, but did not support them.

Details

Title: Brassiere
Date Created: c. 1924
Location Created: France (possibly)
Type: Brassiere
Rights: Copyright The Museum at FIT
Medium: Yellow and green silk crepe chiffon, ivory lace, pink silk charmeuse, pink satin
Credit: Gift of Leigh Bantivoglio

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