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Foundationwear 1920-1945 (Leicestershire County Council)
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Foundationwear 1920-1945

Symington Collection > Foundationwear 1920-1945

1920-1945 saw many new designs, some of which became staple garments for many years, such as the girdle and the suspender belt. These garments also highlight the effect of WW2 and the Utility Scheme on corset manufacture.

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Ribbon corset, 1921

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Ribbon corset, 1921: Back view

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Avro Utility hookside wraparound, 1941

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Avro Utility corset, 1941

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Avro roll-on girdle, 1937

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Avro studless corset, 1937: Back view

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Avro studless corset, 1937

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Avro maternity corset, 1935

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Avro back lacing corset with underbelt, 1933

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Avro suspender belt, 1935: Flower detail

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Zip front girdle, 1933: Back view

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Avro front lacing corset with "NuBack" panel, 1935: Detail of fabric

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