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Womens 'Sweet Music' brassiere made by Maidenform / Berlei

Object No. 93/391/57

Brassiere, womens, 'Sweet Music', nylon / polypropylene, Maidenform, United States of America / Berlei, Australia, 1966

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Summary

Physical Description

Brassiere, womens, 'Sweet Music', nylon / polypropylene, Maidenform / Berlei, Australia, 1966. White nylon lace bra with stiffened undercup. Lycra panels form the back and a continuous corded lycra band runs from centre back to form straps (kept flat with interwoven polypropylene) and continues across the front. Another lycra band is attached under the bust. Centre back fastening with two metal hooks and eyes.

DIMENSIONS

Width

310 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

This was a very popular style of bra that made use of man-made fibres and thread in a new way.

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of Berlei Hestia Industries Ltd, 1993

Acquisition Date

1 November 1993

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