Lingerie

Unknown

ca. 1930 · silk, linen · Costume Institute

The finest lingerie that was made during the early 20th century was made in France. Unusual for 20th century lingerie, the lace on this set is hand rather than machine made. In further testament to its high quality, the swag motif , which is worked in needlemade buds, follows the contours of the bust, suggesting that the lace was made specifically for this type of garment.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1930

Medium

silk, linen

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralta-Ramos, 1955