Mystery Orange Things

I recently acquired these bright orange knitted pieces. They were passed on to me along with a huge bag of yarn. The owner is unknown as they were originally purchased at a yard sale. There are 44 pieces in all.

I have tried to piece these together in every angle imaginable but they amount to absolutely nothing recognizable. One edge of each piece has been left open. It looks as if they either need to be joined together or be joined to a another piece (which I don't have).

I'm sorry, but all I see when I look at these are tiny little bras. Do any of you recognize this pattern?

Going by the color of the yarn, it looks as if it could be from the 60's.

The recycle-happy person in me does not want to throw these way. I mean, just look at the effort that went into making it.

It has sparked my curiosity so much that I am on a quest to find out what pattern this is.

So, my fellow hobbyists, do tell if you have any idea what these are. If you have a guess, that would be great too otherwise my next quest will be to find 22 tiny breasted people who are interested in wearing little odd-shaped orange bras. Ha!

Take care!

Aloha!