Brassiere
Category
Costume
Date
1935 - 1950
Materials
Cotton poplin, elastic, hook and eye fastenings.
Measurements
320 x 830 mm
Place of origin
Canada
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 605016
Summary
A woman's brassiere made from pink cotton poplin. The undecorated brassiere has pink rayon satin ribbon shoulder straps which are elasticated at the base, two reinforced cotton triangular inserts for support in each bust cup and an elasticated panel centre back. Internally, the brassiere is partially lined in pink cotton poplin and fastens centre front with eight hook and eye fastenings, intact. A manufacturer label on inner seam reads, 'Congratulations its a genuine Gothic Regd. JB 7953 - Made in England".
Provenance
Gift of Mrs Stitt.
Marks and inscriptions
Inner seam, centre front, right hand side.: A manufacturer label on inner seam reads, 'Congratulations its a genuine Gothic Regd. JB 7953 - Made in England". See associated photograph for further details.