Lift and Separate: Technology and the Bra the Underpinnings Museum Digital Exhibition Catalogue PDF Download - Canada

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This listing is for an immediate PDF download of the digital exhibition catalogue for The Underpinnings Museum’s ‘Lift & Separate: Technology & The Bra’ exhibition, first released in 2017. It is a 76 page A5 document featuring an extended essay by Lorraine Smith exploring the evolution of the modern bra, the influence of technology on design and much more. This catalogue is full of exquisite imagery of historical lingerie dating from c.1900 to c. 1970s, with exquisite photography by Tigz Rice, and all objects accompanied by detailed descriptions and fascinating historical context. A must have addition to the digital library of any lingerie or fashion history enthusiast. At least 50% of this sale will be reinvested directly into The Underpinnings Museum, allowing this incredible resource to remain 100% free to access online, and to develop new projects and exhibitions. Exhibition blurb: “How did technological advances affect bra-making? What were the wider reaching social consequences? Discover fascinating facts through this new exhibition boasting more than 30 rare and historically significant objects spanning from the 1900s to the 1970s. Exploring shifts in fashionable bust shape, comfort and attitudes to women’s bodies throughout the 20th century, the exquisite exhibits include a couture 1930s Kestos bra, an original Dior 1950s longline bra, 1900s garments and luxury pieces by French heritage design house Cadolle!”