Date: c. 1930s
Origin: France
Fabric: Cotton tulle, rayon satin ribbon
Brand: Unknown
A triangle cup style bra of cotton bobbinet tulle, with tulle ruffles stitched to the cup outer in a spiral shape. This style of ruffle appliqué was likely intended to boost the wearer’s bust size whilst retaining a ‘natural’ appearance, in a similar manner to these ruffled bust pads. The shoulder straps and underband are formed of rayon satin ribbon, and a small length of buttonhole elastic and accompanying button form a closure at the centre back.
Kindly donated to The Underpinnings Museum by N. Morlier of Musée De La Femme
