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  • Silk & Schiffli Embroidery Boudoir Cap With Ribbon Lattice, c. 1920s, UK. The Underpinnings Musuem. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Silk & Schiffli Embroidery Boudoir Cap With Ribbon Lattice

    Silk & Schiffli Embroidery Boudoir Cap With Ribbon Lattice Date: c.1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk crêpe, Schiffli embroidered tulle Brand: Custom made   This boudoir cap has a crown of gathered silk…
  • Black Silk & Lace Ribbonwork Step In, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum Photo by Tigz Rice

    Black Silk & Lace Ribbonwork Step In

    Black Silk & Lace Ribbonwork Step In Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Custom made   This silk georgette step in has a simple cut, typical for early 1920s lingerie. The…
  • Crochet Star Bra, c. 1930s, Spain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photo by Tigz Rice

    Star Crochet Bra

    Star Crochet Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made   Crochet brassieres were first popularised in the 1930s, giving the lightly lifted bust line that was so fashionable for the time period,…
  • Silk & Lace Appliqué Trousseau Short Slip, c. 1930s, Great Britain Photography by Tigz Rice Studios. From The Underpinnings Museum collection.

    Silk And Lace Appliqué Trousseau Short Slip

    Silk And Lace Appliqué Trousseau Short Slip Date:  c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk georgette and leavers lace Brand: Custom made   A short silk slip that was likely originally intended for…
  • Filet lace boudoir cap, c. 1910s, GB. The Underpinnings Museum. Photo by Tigz Rice

    Filet Lace Boudoir Cap With Silk Bow

    Filet Lace Boudoir Cap With Silk Bow Date: c.1910s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Filet lace and silk ribbon Brand: Custom made   The body of this boudoir cap is made entirely of filet…
  • Tulle & silk boudoir cap with oversized flowers, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photo by Tigz Rice

    Tulle & silk boudoir cap with oversized flowers

    Tulle & silk boudoir cap with oversized flowers Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Tulle and silk satin Brand: Custom made   This boudoir cap is created from a crown of…
  • Pale blue silk boudoir cap with ribbonwork and lace, c. 1920s, GB. The Underpinnings Museum. Photo by Tigz Rice

    Pale Blue Silk Boudoir Cap With Silk Ribbonwork & Lace Trim

    Pale Blue Silk Boudoir Cap With Silk Ribbonwork & Lace Trim Date:  c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Brand: Custom made   A boudoir cap made of pale blue silk crêpe. The…
  • Chemical lace boudoir cap with ribbonwork, c. 1920s, GB, The Underpinnings Museum. Photo by Tigz Rice

    Chemical Lace Boudoir Cap With Ribbonwork

    Chemical Lace Boudoir Cap With Ribbonwork Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Chemical lace and silk ribbon Brand: Custom made   A boudoir cap of seamed chemical guipure lace, trimmed with a…
  • Coral Pink Silk Velvet, Embroidered Tulle & Leavers Lace Boudoir Cap, c.1910s, GB. The Underpinnings Museum, Photo by Tigz Rice

    Coral Pink Silk Velvet, Embroidered Tulle & Leavers Lace Boudoir Cap

    Coral Pink Silk Velvet, Embroidered Tulle & Leavers Lace Boudoir Cap Date: c. 1910s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk velvet, embroidered tulle, leavers lace Brand: Custom made   A boudoir cap in coral…
  • Ivory Silk Crepe & Lace Ruffle Boudoir Cap, c. 1910s, GB, The Underpinnings Museum, Photo by Tigz Rice

    Ivory Silk Crêpe & Lace Ruffle Boudoir Cap

    Ivory Silk Crêpe & Lace Ruffle Boudoir Cap Date: c.1910s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk & lace Brand: Custom made   A boudoir cap in a mix of fine cotton tulle and ivory silk…