Corset [Berlei]

Object detail

Accession number

2016.123

Maker

Berlei Limited

Description

A pale pink embroidered cotton corset with brassiere, hook and eye fastenings at left side with fur lined trim. Boned. 6 suspenders with metal eyelets. Built in straps. Printed in black on inside "7753 / PATENTS PENDING / GAURANTEED IF FITTED TO / CORRECT TYPE / Skintex TYPE AV / BY BERLEI AREA 7(s) / TRADEMARK [...] BERLEI BONED / 37"

Marks

7753 / PATENTS PENDING / GAURANTEED IF FITTED TO / CORRECT TYPE / Skintex TYPE AV / BY BERLEI AREA 7(s) / TRADEMARK [...] BERLEI BONED / 37 Ink Stamp

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic
Processed Material/Textile/Cotton
Organic/Vegetal/Plant Extract/Latex/Rubber
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Textile/Lace

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Berlei Limited. Corset [Berlei], 2016.123. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Garment, Foundation Corset Personal Artefacts Clothing Underwear

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Outerwear Neck One-piece garment Sleeve Clothes hanger Beige Day dress Fashion design Art T-shirt

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