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  • 'Shh…' Silk Capelet, Bra & Half Slip By Pillowbook, c. 2014, China. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Shh…’ Silk Capelet, Bra & Half Slip By Pillowbook

    'Shh…' Silk Capelet, Bra & Half Slip By Pillowbook Date: c. 2014 Origin: China Fabric: Silk satin, silk crepe, silk georgette Brand: Pillowbook   A capelet, bralet and half slip crafted from…
    June 27, 2022
  • 'Formidable' Chantilly Lace & Tulle Lingerie Set by Damaris, 2011, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Formidable’ Chantilly Lace & Tulle Lingerie Set by Damaris

    'Formidable' Chantilly Lace & Tulle Lingerie Set by Damaris Date: 2011 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk and synthetic tulle, machine lace Brand: Damaris   A bralet and brief set in white chantilly…
    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
  • 'Deco' Skull Lace Appliqué Camisole By Honeycooler Handmade, 2013, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Deco’ Skull Lace Appliqué Camisole By Honeycooler Handmade

    'Deco' Skull Lace Appliqué Camisole By Honeycooler Handmade Date: 2013 Origin: USA Fabric: Jacquard silk, Valenciennes lace Brand: Honeycooler Handmade, now operating as Evgenia   A camisole in scale patterned silk jacquard,…
    June 24, 2022
  • 'High Line' White Nylon Bra By Kestos, c. 1950s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    \’High Line\’ White Nylon Bra By Kestos

    'High Line' White Nylon Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Woven nylon Brand: Kestos   This rendition of the Kestos bra was trademarked in 1941 by Rosamond Lilian Klin, commonly…
    June 24, 2022
  • Cream Silk Georgette Robe With Lace Trim & Capelet, c. 1920s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Cream Silk Georgette Robe With Lace Trim & Capelet

    Cream Silk Georgette Robe With Lace Trim & Capelet Date: c. 1920s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk georgette, machine lace Brand: Unknown   A robe made in cream silk georgette and white machine…
    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
  • Cotton Underdress With Integrated 'Robe De Style' Panniers, c. 1920s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Cotton Underdress With Integrated ‘Robe De Style’ Panniers

    Cotton Underdress With Integrated 'Robe De Style' Panniers Date: c. 1920s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Cotton muslin Brand: Custom made   An underdress in cotton muslin, with integrated pannier structures to be worn…
    May 9, 2022
  • Roll of Warren's Featherbone, c. 1940-50s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Roll of Warren’s Featherbone

    Roll of Warren's Featherbone Date: c. 1940-50s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton and feather quills Brand: Warren's   A pre-made cotton tape with enclosed feather quills, intended as a sewing trim to…
    May 9, 2022
  • 'Promise' Silk Bridal Garter By Cristina Aielli, 2018, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Promise’ Silk Bridal Garter By Cristina Aielli

    'Promise' Silk Bridal Garter By Cristina Aielli Date: 2018 Origin: Italy Fabric: Silk satin, elastic, embroidered tulle, chantilly lace Brand: Cristina Aielli   An intricate bridal garter. A silk satin channel encases…
    May 9, 2022
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