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Bra (2000.89.15) shown with petticoat (75.86.5B)

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Exposed_36 Left to right 2000.89.15 and 75.86.5B (bra and petticoat), P82.20.2 (bra case), 82.155.8 (corset), 81.24.32 (blue corset)

Exposed_10 Left to right 96.89.6 (loungewear set), 80.124.1 (stockings case), 82.151.61 (nightgown), 2009.66.11 (yellow nightgown), 74.73.3 (slip set), 96.47.17 (robe), 2000.89.15 and 75.86.5B (bra and petticoat), 82.155.8 (corset), 81.24.32 (blue corset hidden), P82.20.2 (bra case)

Bra (2000.89.15) shown with petticoat (75.86.5B)

Object: Bra

Brand: Poirette

Manufacturer: Poirette

Date: 1949

Medium: Nylon lace and stretch satin

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Bestform Inc.

Object number: 2000.89.15

DescriptionPink nylon brassiere with lace cups, heavily wired along top edge, strech satin side panels

In Collection(s)

Exhibitions:

Pink: The History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color
Exposed: A History of Lingerie