![Sahlin 'Perfect Form' Combination Bust Improver & Corset, c. 1908 The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017]()
Sahlin ‘Perfect Form’ Combination Bust Improver & Corset
Sahlin 'Perfect Form' Combination Bust Improver & Corset Date: c.1908 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton coutil Brand: Sahlin At the turn of the 19th and 20th century, womenswear saw dramatic changes. The ideal…!['Circlet' wraparound bandeau bra by Nemo, c. 1919 The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017]()
‘The Circlet’ Wraparound Bra By Nemo
'The Circlet' Wraparound Bra By Nemo Date: 1919 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton bobbinet tulle and cotton twill Brand: Nemo A very early brassiere style with an extremely innovative design for the…!['Young You' teen bra by Silhouette, c. 1960s The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017]()
‘Young You’ Teen Bra By Silhouette
'Young You' Teen Bra By Silhouette Date: c. 1960s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon and lycra mesh Brand: Silhouette Padding was not just used to create uplift, it was also used to make breasts…![Aertex and elastic bust bodice, c. 1900s The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017]()
Aertex & Elastic Bust Bodice
Aertex & Elastic Bust Bodice Date: c. 1900s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Aertex Brand: Unknown This bust bodice is a highly unusual garment, representing a pre-cursor to the modern bra. At the time, it…![Exquisite Form Advert 1953, The Underpinnings Museum]()
Exquisite Form ‘Circloform Floating Action’ Brassiere ‘Easter’ Advert
Exquisite Form 'Circloform Floating Action' Brassiere 'Easter' Advert Date: November 1953 Brand: Exquisite Form Technical innovation was extremely popular in brassiere design after the Second World War and patented or unusual…![Satin Cathedral Bra With Celluloid Boning By Rita Ro, c. 1930s The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017]()
Satin Cathedral Bra With Celluloid Boning By Rita Ro
Satin Cathedral Bra With Celluloid Boning By Rita Ro Date: c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Rayon satin Brand: Rita Ro The cathedral bra is a style that is often associated with the 1950s,…![Brassiere US Patent no. 236,237 by Waldemar Kops. The Underpinnings Museum]()
Brassiere US Patent no. 236,237 by Waldemar Kops
Brassiere US Patent no. 236,237 by Waldemar Kops Date: 1925 Origin: Patent filed in the United States, document from the Netherlands The 1920s were a period of great experimentation when it came to…![Aldrex Corsets & Brassieres Catalogue, circa 1950, The Underpinnings Museum]()
Aldrex Corsets & Brassieres Catalogue
Aldrex Corsets & Brassieres Catalogue Date: 1950 Origin: England Brand: Aldrex by Alders A catalogue from Portsmouth-based corset factory 'Alders', for their 'Aldrex' brand of corsetry. The pieces in this catalogue were…![Silk & lace padded mid-bust corset with suspenders Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum]()
Silk And Lace Padded Mid-Bust Corset With Suspenders
Silk And Lace Padded Mid-Bust Corset With Suspenders Date: c. early 1900s Origin: France Fabric: Silk Although time has not treated this corset kindly and its silk structure is largely in tatters,…![Cotton Princess-line chemise with lace appliqué and embroidery Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum]()
Cotton And Bow Lace Appliqué Chemise
Cotton And Bow Lace Appliqué Chemise Date: c. 1910 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Cotton This Edwardian chemise is made of an extremely fine cotton lawn and would have been worn directly against…
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