Medium: Satin, lace, and elastic

Date: c. 1933

Country: France

Credit: Gift of Mrs. Bartle Bull

Clothing of the 1930s required a slender yet womanly silhouette. Many women relied on all-in-one girdles, also called corselets, which supported the breasts, cinched the waist, and smoothed the hips. This example, made by the French luxury lingerie brand Cadolle, features an attached lace skirt that acts as a slip.

Object Number: 89.94.6