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  • Chemical Lace & Orange Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap, c. 1920s, Custom Made, USA . The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Chemical Lace & Orange Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap

    Chemical Lace & Orange Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA Fabric: Chemical lace, silk Brand: Custom made   A boudoir cap made of panels of beige chemical lace, with…
    September 29, 2023
  • White Cotton Lawn Trousseau Chemise With Whitework Embroidery & Lace Insertion, c. 1910s, Austria. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    White Cotton Lawn Trousseau Chemise With Whitework Embroidery & Lace Insertion

    White Cotton Lawn Trousseau Chemise With Whitework Embroidery & Lace Insertion Date: c. 1910s Origin: Austria Fabric: Cotton lawn, machine lace Brand: Custom made   A cotton lawn chemise, hand made by…
    June 29, 2022
  • Pale Pink Silk Georgette Petticoat With Insertion Lace & Irish Crochet, c. 1910s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale Pink Silk Georgette Petticoat With Insertion Lace & Irish Crochet

    Pale Pink Silk Georgette Petticoat With Insertion Lace & Irish Crochet Date: c. 1910s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk georgette, Valenciennes lace, Irish crochet lace Brand: Custom made   A petticoat in…
    June 28, 2022
  • Tapered Carved Wooden Busk With Floral Relief, late 18th century. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Tapered Carved Wooden Busk With Floral Relief

    Tapered Carved Wooden Busk With Floral Relief Date: c. late 18th century Origin: Unknown Fabric: Wood Brand: Custom made   A wooden busk with a tapered shape, intricately carved in relief with…
    June 27, 2022
  • Trousseau Ensemble In Ivory Silk Satin, Ecru Lace Appliqué, Smocking & Satin Stitch Embroidery, c. 1930s, Spain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Trousseau Ensemble In Ivory Silk Satin, Ecru Lace Appliqué, Smocking & Satin Stitch Embroidery

    Trousseau Ensemble In Ivory Silk Satin, Ecru Lace Appliqué, Smocking & Satin Stitch Embroidery Date: c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Silk satin, machine lace Brand: Custom made   A luxurious bridal trousseau…
    June 24, 2022
  • Silk Brocade, Linen & Leather Stays With Alterations & Jet Beading, late 18th c., Germany. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Silk Brocade, Linen & Leather Stays With Alterations & Jet Beading

    Silk Brocade, Linen & Leather Stays With Alterations & Jet Beading Date: c. late 18th century Origin: Germany Fabric: Silk metal brocade, leather, linen Brand: Custom made   A pair of late…
    June 24, 2022
  • Black Chantilly Lace, Beige Bobbinet Tulle & Ribbonwork Girdle, c. 1920s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Chantilly Lace, Beige Bobbinet Tulle & Ribbonwork Girdle

    Black Chantilly Lace, Beige Bobbinet Tulle & Ribbonwork Girdle Date: c. 1920s Origin: France Fabric: Cotton bobbinet, machine lace, silk ribbon Brand: Custom made   A girdle in cotton bobbinet tulle, with…
    June 24, 2022
  • Bobbinet Tulle & Silk Georgette Floral Appliqué Suspender Belt, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Bobbinet Tulle & Silk Georgette Floral Appliqué Suspender Belt

    Bobbinet Tulle & Silk Georgette Floral Appliqué Suspender Belt Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton bobbinet tulle, silk georgette, elastic Brand: Custom made   A suspender belt made in a…
    June 24, 2022
  • Cutaway Blue Silk & White Lace Bridal Trousseau Teddy, c. 1940s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Cutaway Blue Silk & White Lace Bridal Trousseau Teddy

    Cutaway Blue Silk & White Lace Bridal Trousseau Teddy Date: c. 1940s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Weighted silk satin, machine lace Brand: Custom made   A step-in teddy, created by a professional…
    June 24, 2022
  • Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk With Lovebirds, c. late 18th century to early 19th century. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk With Lovebirds

    Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk With Lovebirds Date: c. late 18th century to early 19th century Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Wood Brand: Custom made   A carved wooden busk, with engraved motifs of…
    June 24, 2022
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