Bra
Partos
Category
Costume
Date
1970 - 1980
Materials
Nylon, nylon taffeta, lycra, metal.
Measurements
710 x 250 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604950
Summary
A woman's black strapless brassiere made from black elasticated nylon, nylon taffeta, nylon lace and lycra. The brassiere is decorated on the padded bust cups and reinforced front panel with black nylon lace in a floral pattern, with two further panels (left and right front) in black nylon taffeta. Internally, the brassiere is partially lined in black nylon taffeta and has four boning strips centre front, with 5 hook and eye fastenings centre back. A manufacturer's label reads, " "Partos... Is Part of You. Made in England. Sheer Delight. 80-51. 36B.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs A.M.Foss.
Marks and inscriptions
Inner seam, proper right hand side.: Manufacturer's label reads, "Partos... Is Part of You. Made in England. Sheer Delight. 80-51. 36B. KODEL. Polyester. Bir-Nylon. Lycra". See associated photograph for further details.
Makers and roles
Partos, manufacturer