Corselet
Brand
Cadolle
(French)
Brand
Gienfay
Retailer
Saks Fifth Avenue
(American, founded 1924)
c. 1933
Satin, lace, and elastic
Gift of Mrs. Bartle Bull
Object number89.94.6
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.
DescriptionBoned corset slip in peach pink satin with blonde lace bra and skirt; narrow satin shoulder straps, elastic garters and CB zipper; protective case in peach pink rayon, self patterned with a floral design and monogrammed with the word: CadolleExhibitions