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Woman's underwear set

(English, founded 1939)
1990s
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueNylon, spandex, and machine made lace
DimensionsCenter back (bra): 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Center back (panties): 27.9 cm (11 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Accession number2008.1491.1-2
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceBefore 2008, with donor; gift to the MFA (December 17, 2008).
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