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Saks Fifth Avenue

girdle

Maker

Saks Fifth Avenue (American, 20th century), retailer

Title

girdle

Year

ca. 1960

Medium

  • elastic,
  • nylon,
  • spandex

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • elastic,
  • Nylon,
  • spandex

Materials

nylon, spandex, elastic

Dimensions

30.5 cm (12 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Rebecca S. More

Object Number

1991.111.4

Type

  • Costume Accessories

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Tombstone

Saks Fifth Avenue (American, 20th century), retailer
girdle, ca. 1960
elastic; nylon; spandex
30.5 cm (12 inches) (length)
Gift of Rebecca S. More 1991.111.4

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