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Vassarette bra, girdle, and half slip

Filed under: Item of the Day — Adam Harris @ 9:55 am

This half slip, brassiere, and girdle represents Munsingwear’s first coordinated promotion between departments manufacturing lingerie and foundation garments using an Italian print named “Toulouse” with fabric coordination by Jean Hall of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Made of nylon and spandex by Munsingwear Incorporated, 1961.

Starting May 7th, come see this piece and many more at Underwear: A Brief History at the Minnesota Historical Society.

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