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Brassiere
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Brassiere of ivory rayon or celanese (cellulose acetate) satin, with off-white ribbon straps; Top and bottom edges are faced with off-white cotton bias tape, and heavier cotton is used to back hooks and eyes. Worn silk roses at center front of neckline. Front is lightly shaped with two small darts on either side of bottom, and one horizontal dart on either side. Fastens at back with two hooks and eyes
2026.16.004.1
Used by Irene Drury Griffin, supposedly as part of her trousseau.
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Adult, Female
Undergarment
Historic Costume
Brassiere
Female
32
Satin
Rayon
Acetate
Ivory
Nature's Rival
1920 - 1925
20th Century
Cloth Label
Back closure, proper left side
"NATURE'S RIVAL / MADE IN U.S.A." on one side, and "338 32" on other
6 in
29 in bust
Griffin, Irene Drury