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Woman's girdle
Designed by: Contessa Di Roma (American)
American
1945–53
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Nylon, elastic, rubber, cotton, satin, rayon, lastex, and machine made lace
Dimensions
Center back: 40.6 x 36.8 cm (16 x 14 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stewart Shillito Maxwell, Jr. in memory of his mother Marilyn M. Maxwell
Accession Number2005.512
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack girdle with lace and metal side zipper. Labeled: "Contessa Di Roma/ style 904/ length 15 + 3/ size 27/ $20.00/ Front panel: 100% nylon/ elastic/ nylon/ rubber/ cotton/ satin/ rayon/ lastex/ Exclusive of decoration/ Made in USA 460"
ProvenanceGift from Marilyn M. Maxwell (donor's mother) December 25, 1987; 2005 Gift to MFA, September 21, 2005