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Woman's girdle
Labeled: CC41 (English, 1941–1952)
English
1940s
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Rayon plain weave with warp and weft float patterning; elastic; metal
Dimensions
Center back: 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.)
Overall: 43.8 x 40.6 cm (17 1/4 x 16 in.)
Center front: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)
Overall: 43.8 x 40.6 cm (17 1/4 x 16 in.)
Center front: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2010.1383
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPink girdle with pink floral patterning, metal hook and eyes at center front, elasticized side panels, four elastic and metal fastenings for stockings. Interior stamped in red: "6/9094/made in England/CC41/23."
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)