Brassiere

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Brassiere

Entry/Object ID

2026.16.004.1

Description

Brassiere of ivory rayon or celanese (cellulose acetate) satin, with off-white ribbon straps; Top and bottom edges are faced with off-white cotton bias tape, and heavier cotton is used to back hooks and eyes. Worn silk roses at center front of neckline. Front is lightly shaped with two small darts on either side of bottom, and one horizontal dart on either side. Fastens at back with two hooks and eyes

Context

Used by Irene Drury Griffin, supposedly as part of her trousseau.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Adult, Female, Undergarment
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Brassiere

Clothing Sex

Female

Size

32

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Material

Rayon, Acetate

Color

Ivory

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Nature's Rival

Date made

1920 - 1925

Time Period

20th Century

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Cloth Label

Location

Back closure, proper left side

Transcription

"NATURE'S RIVAL / MADE IN U.S.A." on one side, and "338 32" on other

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Dimension Notes

29 in bust

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Griffin, Irene Drury