Playtex Living bra

Front view of a bra showing the long line panel. Side view of a bra showing the pointed cups. Rear view of a bra showing the long line of hook and eye fasteners. Rear view of a bra showing the long line of hook and eye fasteners. Close view of a bra showing the inside surface of the fabric. Front view of a bra showing the packaging. Rear view of a bra showing the packaging.
Front view of a bra showing the long line panel. Side view of a bra showing the pointed cups. Rear view of a bra showing the long line of hook and eye fasteners. Rear view of a bra showing the long line of hook and eye fasteners. Close view of a bra showing the inside surface of the fabric. Front view of a bra showing the packaging. Rear view of a bra showing the packaging.

Classification

Description

A black Playtex Living Bra Style no. 1261 Size 40b with a long back line and a double row of 7 hooks and eyes fasteners. This example is in its original illustrated box stating that it includes Spandex Elastic. There are four sections of side boning which is possibly made of Nylon.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Playtex

Inscriptions

printed: "Playtex Style 1261 Size 40b" (label)

Object number

AIBDC : 000255

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Method

extruded
elastane threads and boning sections
stitched
construction

Material

textile
plastic
Spandex - trade name
PU
polyurethane
elastane
nylon boning
PA
polyamide

Colour

black