Liberty high-waisted zipped semi step-in, 1952: Back view

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7752

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Back view of a Liberty high-waisted zipped semi step-in of 1952. This tea rose pink girdle is made from nylon, cotton and rubber elastic net. It features a front panel made from a type of nylon known as sharkskin.

This girdle contains many features that influenced future designs. These include:-

* an enammelled metal zip, lined with plush fabric, with a hook and eye underneath to off-set strain.
* a rigid, shaped front panel with light boning which supports without restricting.
* a slightly higher waist for better control of the diaphragm.
* a back panel of elastic net, rather than the satin elastic or elastic batiste previously used.
understraps which have been lined with plush fabric to avoid any chafing of the thigh.

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LCC ID. No.

c7121980_508_0b.jpg

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IM&ICT - RC

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Back view of a Liberty high-waisted zipped semi step-in of 1952. This tea rose pink girdle is made from nylon, cotton and rubber elastic net. It features a front panel made from a type of nylon known as sharkskin.

This girdle contains many features that influenced future designs. These include:-

* an enammelled metal zip, lined with plush fabric, with a hook and eye underneath to off-set strain.
* a rigid, shaped front panel with light boning which supports without restricting.
* a slightly higher waist for better control of the diaphragm.
* a back panel of elastic net, rather than the satin elastic or elastic batiste previously used.
understraps which have been lined with plush fabric to avoid any chafing of the thigh.

Subjects

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture > Fashion

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2580.jpg

File size

1.35 MB

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JPEG

Width

1584 px

Height

1724 px

Uploaded on

2013-06-05 11:08:35

Date taken

19/05/2008