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Cotton Brassiere and Silk Knickers

York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum
Eye of York, United Kingdom

Brassiere of pink cotton, made up of a front and back panel and without separate cups. Fastens down the centre front with four buttons. The shoulder straps are elasticated. At either side is an adjustable panel which can be pulled tight with laces and fastened at the back. Possibly designed to flatten the breasts. There is a short strap at the front with a metal hook. Knickers of pink figured silk with beige appliqué insertions at the legs. Shaped gusset. Fastens at one side with a button and presstuds.

Details

  • Title: Cotton Brassiere and Silk Knickers
  • Date Created: 1920-1939
  • Type: Cotton brassiere, silk knickers
  • Publisher: York Museums Trust
  • Rights: CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Medium: Cotton, metal, rubber (brassiere). Silk (knickers)

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