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"Fairy Health Brassiere"
American
1915–25
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Cotton; lace
Dimensions
Overall (measured open and flat with laces closed): 21.5 x 78 cm (8 7/16 x 30 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. A. H. Curtis
Accession Number1979.449
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTwo panels of bands of white cotton and machine-made lace crossed with machine-made lace crossed with vertical cotton-encased boning at front, bust, side, back; shoulder straps with silk bows at front. Panels joined by cotton lacing at back; hook-and-eye front closure. Twill tape tab with buckle at front and two tabs with herringbone tape tie at back. Labeled "Fairy Health Brassiere."