Today, just before I left the Patterson House to go home, I decided to open one more box. This box had several outfits on top, but I went straight for the bottom....and look what I found!
A bra?!
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| Cup size 0, Ribbons for straps. And no elastic, but heavier fabric in the back. |
And next.....
A corset!
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A pretty little thing! figuring a couple of inches at the laces, it was made for a 21 or 22" waist.
It is in very good shape and had certainly been used. |
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| The label |
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| The corset was made from 2 1/4 " ribbon. |
And then, of course,
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The corset cover, in excellent condition.
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The hoop petticoat comes next!
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It comes in 2 sections that are hooked together. Some of the twill is in bad shape so will have to conserve it a bit to show enough how it looks when fully opened.
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Wow what a little treasure trove. Who would think about saving your bra for the future. Oh my!
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