Corset [Modaire]

Object detail

Accession number

2016.124

Maker

Modaire

Production period

1940s

Description

Corset: a plain white corset. Front fastening with steel clips and hooks/eyes. Another layer of fabric with hooks for lacing. Metal boning. Maker's label "Modaire / Practical Front / MADE IN N.Z. / AVERAGE (L) / P168 SIZE28 +".

Marks

7753 / PATENTS PENDING / GAURANTEED IF FITTED TO / CORRECT TYPE / Skintex TYPE AV / BY BERLEI AREA 7(s) / TRADEMARK [...] BERLEI BONED / 37 Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic
Organic/Vegetal/Plant Extract/Latex/Rubber
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Textile/Cotton

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Modaire. Corset [Modaire], 2016.124. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Garment, Foundation Corset Personal Artefacts Clothing Underwear

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Outerwear Shoulder White Neck Sleeve Fashion design Beige One-piece garment Mannequin Day dress

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