A pair of corsets, one of white cotton, elaborately shaped to the figure; and another of ivory net, underwired, inscribed on boning in red "Svetlana" (2)

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A pair of corsets, one of white cotton, elaborately shaped to the figure; and another of ivory net, underwired, inscribed on boning in red "Svetlana" (2)

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These two corsets were worn by Miss Svetlana Lloyd, model for the House of Dior, specially favoured by Monsieur Dior for his evening wear. The first corset is for fitting day wear, the second for evening wear. These foundations would normally have been an integral part of a couture dress, only for Dior's models were they separate items.

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