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Woman's girdle

(Italian, 1914–1992)
(American)
(American, founded in 1826)
late 1950s–early 1960s
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueMachine-made lace, nylon, elastic, satin ribbons, metal and plastic clasps
DimensionsOverall: 31.8 x 40.6 cm (12 1/2 x 16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Martin R. and Mrs. E. Lebowitz in memory of Henry and Esther Lebowitz, parents of Dr. Martin R. Lebowitz
Accession number2004.700
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceGift to the MFA, October 27, 2004
Woman's girdle
Contessa Di Roma
1945–53
Woman's slip
1948–53
Woman's slip
Odetta Barsa
1948–53
Group shot: 2006.2134.1-2
Geoffrey Beene
1992–93
Conservation status: Before treatment
1930–40
Group shot: 2009.4631.1-2
Koos van den Akker
1970s
Brassiere
Emilio Pucci
1960s
Brassiere
Emilio Pucci
1960s