This lovely and well made black nylon slip is from the Gossard Artemis Lingerie Company and it dates from the 1960's. Labeled as a size 34 Short, it is a beautifully styled slip with a single layer of black nylon fabric. The front bodice area is a deep V design with black lace fitted sections of nylon and lace for the bra portion that is shaped to form the bodice.

Please use the measurements to make sure this vintage slip will fit you:
Bust ~~~ 34 and 1/2 inches
Waist ~~~ 28 inches
Hip ~~~ 36 inches
Length of the straps ~~~ 15 inches when fully extended
Full length of the body of the slip, WITHOUT including the straps ~~~ 30 inches
Hemline width ~~~ 45 inches

As you can see in the photos, the bodice front is embellished with a rich layer of the floral lace, plus a shiny nylon fabric, which helps form the structure.

That same black lace, in a more narrow 1 inch row, is used for the hem line trim.

Both the front and back of the slip have two formed slight A-line panels that define the shaping.

You may be able to tell from the photos that the nylon used for this slip is an opaque fabric and the fabric has a wonderfully silky lush feel.

There is an attached fabric label that reads "Gossard Artemis, Made in USA, Size 34 Short, Style 8088, RN 15627, 100% Nylon".

Because this slip was made prior to laundry instructions being mandatory on labels, there are none. However it is nylon so this vintage black nylon slip can be machine washed in the gentle cycle. I laundered it and this vintage slip will come to you clean and ready to wear right out of the package.

It comes to you from a pet-free, smoke-free home.

Of course, this Gossard Artemis slip is very figure flattering, is made with quality and is a lingerie treat from the past. It is a lovely slip that can be worn over and over.

It is still in Excellent Vintage condition, especially considering its age.

All the seams are intact and there are no stains, snags or holes. You can easily see this vintage slip was well cared for by its original owner.

The straps are adjustable, so that the bodice portion can be made to fit your body to perfection.

A bit of history about the Gossard Artemis company according to the Vintage Fashion Guild ~~~ "The H. W. Gossard Company was founded in Chicago in 1901 by Henry Williamson Gossard. The product was corsets. In 1922, H. W. Gossard opened offices in London and built a factory there in 1926. There they developed the first front-lacing corsets. In the 1930's the company headquarters was moved to Britain. They continued to make corsets and they also produced bras. During WWII, Gossard switched from corsets to parachutes, but after the war continued in the production of “foundation garments.” They developed lightweight girdles and bras using a relatively new fiber, nylon. Following the tide of fashion, the late 1960's brought a more natural look to Gossard. They developed the Wonder Bra and the Ultra Bra. Gossard is still in business."

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Bradenton, FL.