I'm out of my element here - Please help!

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I\'m out of my element here - Please help!

I had a recent house call. There wasn't much there but there was a bag that they had already gone through and were going to trash. I went through it and found some nice foundation garments. Some have been worn and have a few issues but there were also a few like the one below that does not appear to have been worn and was rather cool. Not to mention the gold floral pattern!

Ok, I knew enough to bring it home but I really need help with dating and describing it? I would just call it a gridle but I'll bet you guys have better terms than that for this little gem. Help please!

Front
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Back
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Metal Talon Zipper and hook and eye closure.
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Label
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Garter
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that is so cute, what a great print!
I really don't like when people call these corsets but they often do, and someone looking at corsets would love this beauty
maybe "vintage Pin-up skirt girdle corset stocking stays burlesque" might as well throw in VLV for good measure, heheh
 
Actually, the fabric is not printed, it's woven. There's no sizing on the label and I haven't measured yet but I'll do that tomorrow and can get back to you.

So, are we thinking 50s then? There were a couple others that I think are earlier with one that I think is 30s. I'll post more in the next few days as I get them photo-ed.
 
I found a 1950 article that mentions Roth Creations and I particularly enjoyed the end of it:

Century Of Cotton Corsets

Cotton from the skin out was the theme of a display of corsets In New York City In January, reports the National Cotton Council. The display included models dated 1750.

Manufacturers of foundation garments since 1861 when the first American made corset made its appearance, Roth Creations prepared a "Museum" to be set up in its showrooms, showing the Cavalcade of Corsetry. The 1861 model featured in the show, was made entirely of cotton (except for a fine network of boning). Heavy cotton sateen and cotton scrim form the garment proper, with cotton elastic and cotton lace added for utilitarian and pretty purposes, respectively. Having survived for eighty-eight years, the fabulous undergarment is still intact—as wearable as it was at first. Is there an eighteen inch waistline In existence?

Happily, the display illustrated the development in foundation garments to the point where women can now breathe easily and can move with complete freedom and comfort. This company's newest foundation is in sharp contrast to the old one, as far as line and function are concerned. It is cut straight at the sides with only a slight indentation at the waistline; and is so constructed that It combines strength for the necessary figure control with light weight comfort. There is one similarity, however, between the old and new models. As in the days of the wasp waist, cotton was selected for the new "natural body line" girdle. If history does repeat itself, maybe this girdle will be on display in 2039—a lasting relic of the 20th century.
 
OOOOOOOOOH, pretty! I would go with 50's and don't forget to place OB or Open Bottom Girdle & Garter in the title.
 
Candy, you done good! That. is. awesome.

Is that print metallic by any chance? If so, I'd call this a 50's BLACK pin-up metallic (or floral)-print open bottom corset girdle. If that'll fit.... Or some such. As mentioned, corset isn't really accurate, but people call them that anyway.

This one calls for a subtitle, too! Put the maker's name in there, VLV, and anything else that fits! This oughtta bring some nice bucks your way!
 
Lynne, maybe I should hang onto this for another 30 years. Thanks for finding that article.

ehappy, (sorry, I don't know your name) I never would have know the term open bottom, so thanks so much for that.

Anne, it is metallic gold like a lamé. I'll see how much I can fit into title and sub-title.

I pulled out my 30s issues of Harper's Bazaar and Mademoiselle for ads for some of the earlier foundation pieces and found some ads for foundations with Talon zippers. I'll post a scan of it tomorrow. The styles are very similar to this but of course the metallic has to be later. So, how much did the styles of foundation garments change from late 30s to 50s?
 
Oooh, that is a foundation showpiece.

Imagine, it was in the throwaway bag!
Candy, you rescued this beauty and I am sure that it will be on stage under lights soon.
The gold metallic florals on black-what a combo.
What a find!
 
Can you see the weave of the fabric better in this photo?

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And measurements for those who asked. 16" long, 27" around top edge, 34" at bottom of zipper top of elastic gores (approximately top of hip), 34" at bottom edge.

I'll be posting pictures of another with questions a bit later. Thanks!
 
Fabulous, just fabulous. But I wouldn't use corset, though, because it doesn't lace. Side zip black gold brocade OB girdle rubber garters ... Also it's nice that the rubber is in such good shape.
 
Got it MC and Mary. Thanks! It will be starting on eBay tonight with a few other goodies. No reserve so someone is going to own around this time next week.
 
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