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1950s-60s WARNER Long Line Bra / Corset / Merry Widow / Betty Page

By A Mystery Man Writer

This Corsets item by fifisfinds has 30 favorites from shoppers. Ships from Las Vegas, NV. Listed on 18 Feb, 2024
This Bustier has some historical significance. It was part of a theatre wardrobe from the famous Studio Arena in Buffalo N.Y. Studio Arena was a fantastic theatre where a lot of Broadway plays tested their popularity, before playing N.Y.C. It was a professional Equity theatre under the leadership of Neal Du Brock. This has a Studio Arena label sewn on top of the WARNER label, and the name Sylvia M. Bell. I Googled her, but nothing came up. Maybe she wasn't a big name, but she wore this on stage. As a teen I volunteered as an usher, so I could see the plays for free. What an amazing education in literature and culture THAT was!!! From Mikado to Antigone! Anyway, I must have found this in a Buffalo thrift store. I love the fancy ribbing on the top of the cups, and the elastic strapssomething not a lot of vintage items had. The cups are pointy, so this will be great under a betty Page style rockabilly sweater, or dress that has dart-y tailoring. Or just romp around the house and have some fun in lockdown? Honeymoon attire? Still stretchy all around. Waist can be 24-27". From top of cup to bottom of hem measures 12 ". I wore this once or twice, and it was super comfortable. but wrong cup for me, as I am a "D". No flaws, other than a few loose threads as seen in close up. No biggy. It just had a soak in woolite to freshen it up. Shipping is included in the lower 48 states. If you live somewhere exotic, an extra charge may apply.