Lingerie

Unknown

1920–25 · silk, linen · Costume Institute

Featured, is a handsome three-piece lingerie set. A vivid and interesting color combination; these coordinates would have been quite eye-catching. Of most importance are the drawers, for they are a nice example of the transition from utilitarian drawers to sensual underwear.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1920–25

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 Mr. and Mrs. Maxime L. Hermanos, 1961