Vintage 1930s to 1940s all in one girdle by Gossard made from a lightweight but sturdy pale apricot cotton material. This 'Miss Simplicity' style by Gossard features a crisscross back (not correctly fastened in photos; see advertisement) that pulls in the upper body while still allowing some flexibility in the waist. Metal stays over the abdomen and lightly darted lace breast cups help to create the perfect 30's/40's silhouette, while elastic side panels over the hips provide a sleek figure without sacrificing the allure of your body's natural curves. 4 garters hold up your stockings, with hidden eye-hook closure up the side allow for easy wear. A lovely and unique lingerie piece!
NOTE : 1930 Gossard advertisement photo is free use from Internet Archive:
https://archive.org/details/GossardUndergarments1930A
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CONDITION
Very good: Hand washed and steamed. There is some very faint discoloration over the metal stays in the front. One tiny pinhole in the back by the left button. Elastic panels are very stretchy but not as tight as when originally created which gives them a wavy appearance when relaxed; measurements are given with elastic slightly stretched to prevent wavy appearance when worn.
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BRAND/LABEL - None
COLOR - Very pale pink (appears white, has a subtle pink undertone)
MATERIAL - Rayon satin, cotton lace
SIZE - 34 B
MEASUREMENTS
- Taken seam to seam while laying flat, relaxed, then doubled.
- Maximum measurement taken without applying stress to the seams
- Breast cups have been taken in but stitches can be released to extend up to a 34 C
- Length taken from top of shoulder to hem
BUST - 34-36"
WAIST - 27-32"
HIP - 35-40"
LENGTH - 30"
CUP LENGTH - 6.5"
CUP WIDTH - 7"
