CORSELETTE
H1998.148
White corselette made from elastic fabric. Bra cups and middle front centre panel lace. Lower half back centre panel satin. Front centre panel features white satin ribbon crisscrossed to form 2 diamond shapes. On one side of corselette, starting from bra cup are 6 hooks and eyes, followed by a metal zipper with a 'shoelace' attached to zipper for ease of fastening. 4 hooks and eyes on interior of zipper. Base of corselette, 6 elastic strips hand down with a plastic stud and metal fastener attached to each. Shoulder straps made from a waterproof "raincoat" type material, each with white plastic buckle to adjust. Blue and white trademark label hangs from base interior.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1998.148 |
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| Accession Date: | 19 Nov 1998 |
| Acquisition Year: | 1990 |
| Credit: | Margaret Mendalawitz |
Material
| Metal | 0 - Whole |
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| Synthetic/Polymer | 0 - Whole |
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| Synthetic/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| width | 390mm |
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| length | 810mm |
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