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Conservation status: Before treatment
Woman's bra
Conservation status: Before treatment

Woman's bra

Bali (American)
1940s
Object PlaceNew York, New York
Medium/TechniqueCotton plain weave, nylon plain weave inserts
DimensionsCenter Front: 15.2 x 77.5 cm (6 x 30 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Van Siclen, Jr.
Accession number2005.91
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased from Jackie Pottratz, Plymouth, WI via internet auction, January 2005; Anonymous gift to the MFA, February 23, 2005
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