Girdle with Original Sales Tag and Box
Clothing MakerMade by
Crown Foundation, Inc.
(American)
RetailerSold by
Hahne's
(American)
Dateabout 1955
MediumGirdle (.1): Machine-stitched synthetic fibers, cotton, elastic, ferrous metal, plastic, unidentified boning.
Box (.2a,b): Cardboard, printed paper.
DimensionsComponent (girdle height x width laid flat): 17 1/4 x 40 3/4in. (43.8 x 103.5cm)
Component (box length x height x width): 20 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 6 1/4in. (51.4 x 4.8 x 15.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Helen Latimer
Object number1992.72.1-.3
DescriptionWoman's girdle of pink brocaded synthetic fiber. The girdle is constructed in two separate panels which lace up the back through metal grommets with a plastic-tipped pink plaited tape and hook in the front with keyhole eyes and short, metal pegs, as well as traditional hooks and eyes. A three-inch-wide band of elastic is stitched across the back of each lower panel, and a two-inch-wide band of elastic is stitched across the front of each upper panel. A qarter-round panel of elastic fabric is stitched in each lower corner of the front. The corset is boned in the seams and between seams. Four elastic straps with buckles along the bottom edge of the girdle would attach to stockings. The girdle is lined with twill-woven pink cotton only over the seams and along the opening edges. Attached to one of the stockings clips is the original paper hang tag giving the price of $22.50.
The long, rectangular box is green and white, printed on the top with "Crown-ette Rengo" and "CROWN FOUNDATIONS INC., BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT." The base of the box is plain white.
The long, rectangular box is green and white, printed on the top with "Crown-ette Rengo" and "CROWN FOUNDATIONS INC., BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT." The base of the box is plain white.
Status
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