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Woman's bra
Labeled: CC41 (English, 1941–1952)
English
1940s
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Cotton (?) twill weave; metal; elastic
Dimensions
Height x width: 5 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (13.3 x 36.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2010.1400
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLight orange brassiere patterned with flowers. Narrow orange straps. Elastic panel in center back and hook and eye closures.
ProvenanceBy 2010, with Leslie Verrinder, Tin Tin Collectables, London; 2010, sold by Verrinder to Frederic Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2010, year-end gift of Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 26, 2011)