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Description

Physical description

Ladies bra and knickers set made from a silk map of Italy, the front of the bra shows the cities of Trieste and Milan whilst the knickers more generally show northern and central Italy. The bra has a single thin shoulder strap on each side which is also made from silk map material, the bra is front fastening and comprises two lengths of white elastic which wrap around the back to the front and are secured with a button and loop fastening under each cup. The knickers are in the french knickers style with three button fastening part way along one side.

History note

Bra and knickers set made up for Countess Mountbatten from a silk escape map given to her by her RAF boyfriend during the Second World War.

Object Details

Category

Souvenirs and ephemera

Materials

Bra Band: textile

Knickers: silk

Bra: silk

Buttons: mother-of-pearl

Dimensions

Knickers: Length 390 mm., Width 560 mm.

Bra (fastened): Length 300 mm., Width 350 mm.

Catalogue number

EPH 10930

Object associations

Associated people and organisations

Mountbatten, Patricia
Royal Air Force
Associated events

Home Front -Make Do and Mend
Home Front, UK, Second World War
Associated keywords

Home Front 1939-1945

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underwear

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