1930s or 1940s slip?

[EndlessAlley]

I'm trying to narrow down the date on this slip. I thought a bias cut, which you can see on the bottom sides of the slip, was a sign of the 1930s. Then I read in the VFG Lingerie Resource Guide that usually the 1930s slips were plain and it was in the 1940s and 1950s that lace was used to embellish slips. So I'm thinking that with the lace this slip is from the 1940s. It's also a synthetic and color is more pink than the "silk peach" I've seen in 1930s slips.
Thank you for your help. You thoughts and comments are most appreciated.:sunshine:

 

[Linn]

I have seen quite a number of lace trimmed silk slips from the 1930's. I worked on a project at the UH Historic Costume Collection and there are several in the Collection. Here are two of them:

Pardon the wrinkles and presentation - I could not get the the blue one on the dress form:

Your slip looks "short" for a '30's slip, though. What type of synthetic fabric is it? I'm sure someone who knows more about lingerie will come by!

 

[EndlessAlley]

Linn, those slips are lovely! Thank you for taking time to show me. So, like a bias cut, lace or no lace embellishment will not limit an item to the 1930s or 1940s. So maybe length is the key? I did a burn test and the fabric was "not self-extinguishing" and there was very little to no ash left. Maybe a rayon? I'm not good at identifying smells.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Do you have a close up of the straps? I'm not used to seeing adjustable straps on '30s slips, but have found them in '40s onwards.

 

[EndlessAlley]

Thanks Nicole. Using adjustable straps to help date slips is helpful for me to know! Here's the image you requested.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Thank you - are they metal sliders?

 

[EndlessAlley]

Yes, sorry I forgot to mention that.

 

[EndlessAlley]

Linn, I forgot to tell you that I like your idea of placing your "too small for dress form" slip on a hanger and draping it over the dress form. I've had a few "too small for dress form" items that I've struggled with how to present. This is one more trick to consider.

 

[Linn]

Thank you, Alice!

I did a (volunteer) project at the U. of Hawaii in 2010 and 2011 and while there were many dress forms avialable, some of the clothing was too small and was just not going to go on them. I have a number of photos like that one bc I wanted to get a picture but I didn't want to risk damaging the garment. I think this method is an improvement over displaying it on the hanger!

Linn