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Object numberCOLEM:1972.62
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Institution nameColchester Collections
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Object name
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DescriptionEarly white cotton brassiere or bust bodice with fabric of broderie anglaise inset with crochet. Sleeveless, pearl buttons at front, brass loop fasteners at back. V neckline at the front and back. Sleeveless. Fastens centerfront with five pearl buttons and fastens centerback with two rows of eleven metal eyelets parallel to each other and tied with lacing. There are two channels for boning centerback and a loop of white hat elastic at the bottom of the centerfront. Fabric of broderie anglaise with whitework flowers and cut out circular design with insets of white cotton crochet under the neckline and under the bust. The neckline, arm holes and waist are trimmed with white lace. Circa 1900 - 1920.
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Production date1900 - 1920
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Production periodModern, Edwardian
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Material
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Dimensions
- length: 384.00 mm
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LocationIn Store
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