Crochet Kestos Style Bra
Crochet Kestos Style Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Cotton yarn, rayon satin ribbon, elastic Brand: Custom made A soft cup style bra based on the ‘Kestos’ bra of the…July 18, 2020Padded Silk & Chenille Embroidery Garters With Metal Springs
Padded Silk & Chenille Embroidery Garters With Metal Springs Date: Late 18th century Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk, fine metal springs Brand: Custom made Before the invention of suspender belts, stockings…July 17, 2020Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk
Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk Date: c. late 18th century to early 19th century Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Wood Brand: Custom made Early busks were often made of wood, bone or baleen…July 17, 2020Metal & Silk Brocade Corset With Ribbon Slot Lace Trim
Metal & Silk Brocade Corset With Ribbon Slot Lace Trim Date: c. 1900s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk/metal brocade, baleen Brand: Unknown, likely custom made This corset was originally an extremely luxurious…June 2, 2020Embroidered Cotton Lawn Corset Cover & Split Drawers
Embroidered Cotton Lawn Corset Cover & Split Drawers Date: c. 1880-1890s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made A corset cover and pair of split drawers in fine cotton lawn…May 20, 2019Striped Underskirt With Lace & Pinked Trim
Striped Underskirt With Lace & Pinked Trim Date: c. 1890-1900s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk velvet and cotton Brand: Custom made An elaborate underskirt with a silk velvet waistband, printed striped cotton,…April 3, 2019Floral Cotton Corset With Exposed Spiral Steel Bones & Ribbon Slot Lace Trim
Floral Cotton Corset With Exposed Spiral Steel Bones & Ribbon Slot Lace Trim Date: c. 1900s Origin: Germany Fabric: Cotton sateen Brand: Custom made A straight front corset made of a…March 23, 2019Lace Insert & Pleated Silk Step In
Lace Insert & Pleated Silk Step In Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk & lace Brand: Custom made A luxurious step in teddy made of silk crêpe and machine…March 20, 2019Silk Habotai Split Drawers With Embroidery, Lace & Silk Ribbon Slot Trim
Silk Habotai Split Drawers With Embroidery, Lace & Silk Ribbon Slot Trim Date: c. 1910s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk habotai Brand: Custom made A luxurious pair of split drawers made…March 16, 2019‘Robe De Style’ Cotton & Lace Hoop Skirt
'Robe De Style' Cotton & Lace Hoop Skirt Date: c. 1920s Origin: Russia Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made The 'Robe De Style' is a style of dress most associated with the…February 3, 2019
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