BRASSIERE, BLACK
H1995.1272
Black machine sewn brassiere.
Straps - ribbon, attached to length of elastic at the back.
Sides - transparent black nylon.
Cups - mostly transparent with thick material (fluffy on reverse) as reinforcement along the bottom.
Clasp - two rows of two hooks, one row of eyes.
Tickets at back on either side of the clasp area.
Left reads - 'SIZE 116 B/34' (size no.'s stamped on in black). 'HICKORY/ A. STEIN & CO/ REG. PROPS/ USA/ PAT. 114767-41 PEND. 18.7 28.48'. Lettering is purple on a white background.
Right reads - 'THIS GARMENT CONTAINS/ NYLON/ USE COOL IRON ONLY'.
Front - piece of shiny nylon sewn across (23.5 cm long, 2.5cm wide from bottom).
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H1995.1272 |
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Accession Date: | 1 Aug 1995 |
Credit: | Estate of V.A.M. Hobbs |
Material
Nylon/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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Cotton/Textile |
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Ribbon/Textile |
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Metal |
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Measurement
width | 385mm |
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height | 320mm |
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