Looking for info about this mesh...bra? Not sure what to call it.

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Albundie

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Any help is much appreciated! I'm wondering how this was worn, what time period it may be from, or any other info. Thanks! mesh3.jpg mesh4.jpg mesh5.jpg mesh6.jpg
 

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You see these used in the construction of dresses in the 1910s - usually lightweight silk dresses that are draped and tacked onto this net lining. The skirt is also sewn to the waistband. Interesting that yours exists as an object - I thought they were part of the process of dressmaking - you see them in home made, commercially made, and even couture dresses of the time, so I guess you could buy one already made up in your size.
 
Jonathan said:
You see these used in the construction of dresses in the 1910s - usually lightweight silk dresses that are draped and tacked onto this net lining. The skirt is also sewn to the waistband. Interesting that yours exists as an object - I thought they were part of the process of dressmaking - you see them in home made, commercially made, and even couture dresses of the time, so I guess you could buy one already made up in your size.
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Thank you! I'm wondering if it has a name? It's in such great condition, hard for me to believe it could be that old, but the material/style certainly suggests so. I'm thinking of selling it after holding on to it for years, so I'm trying to figure out what to call it.
 
I found 1910's dresses into which these were incorporated while inventorying clothing at a local museum. I called them under-bodices, but I have no idea if that is a correct term. Maybe it could be called a construction under bodice. Looking at some of the historic sewing websites might help. Construction techniques have changed so much. Yours appears to be in good shape.
Marian
 
Vinclothes said:
I found 1910's dresses into which these were incorporated while inventorying clothing at a local museum. I called them under-bodices, but I have no idea if that is a correct term. Maybe it could be called a construction under bodice. Looking at some of the historic sewing websites might help. Construction techniques have changed so much. Yours appears to be in good shape.
Marian
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That is so helpful, thanks a bunch!
 
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