‘Rust Proof’ Style 602 Flossed Corset By Warner
'Rust Proof' Style 602 Flossed Corset By Warner Date: c. 1890s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton sateen Brand: Warner A dramatically shaped corset, crafted from sturdy black cotton sateen, with a…September 19, 2021Sam Menning’s Cover Girl Originals Catalogue, Vol. 3, Number 1
Sam Menning's Cover Girl Originals Catalogue, Vol. 3, Number 1 Date: c. 1950s Origin: USA Brand: Cover Girl Originals Cover Girl Originals was a catalogue created by American photographer Sam Menning…September 17, 2021Die Cut Corset Trade Card By Dr Warner’s
Die Cut Corset Trade Card By Dr Warner's Date: c. 1890s Origin: Great Britain Brand: Warner A trade card produced to advertise the Warner range of corsets, as stocked by retailer…September 17, 2021Cherry Embroidered Nylon Suspender Belt By Cadolle
Cherry Embroidered Nylon Suspender Belt By Cadolle Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Cadolle A suspender belt in a lightweight woven nylon. It is embellished with a ruffled cotton…June 19, 2021Hand Stitched, Corded & Embroidered White Cotton Corset
Hand Stitched, Corded & Embroidered White Cotton Corset Date: c. 1830-1840s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made An early cotton corset, in a transitional silhouette between the conical stays of…April 14, 2021Ivory Silk Satin Embroidered Kestos Style Bra & Appliquéd Tap Pants
Ivory Silk Satin Embroidered Kestos Style Bra & Appliquéd Tap Pants Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk satin, cotton bobbinet Brand: Unknown, likely custom made A soft cup style…April 13, 2021‘Yankee’ Nylon Lace Bra By Kestos
'Yankee' Nylon Lace Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1950-1955 Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Kestos The 'Yankee' bra style was an updated cut on the classic 'Kestos' style that had…November 18, 2020White Nylon Bras By Kestos
White Nylon Bras By Kestos Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Kestos These Kestos brand signature bras are made of a lightweight nylon. They have been so heavily…November 18, 2020Silk Chiffon & Lace Trim Step-In With Silk Ribbonwork
Silk Chiffon & Lace Trim Step-In With Silk Ribbonwork Date: c. 1910s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk chiffon, silk machine lace, silk satin ribbon Brand: Likely custom made An incredibly fine…November 18, 2020‘Oktis’ Corset Shields
'Oktis' Corset Shields Date: c. 1910-1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Metal and cotton Brand: Oktis, manufactured by William Pretty & Son Oktis brand ‘corset shields’ were designed to be sewn to…November 18, 2020
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