Draped Silk ‘Birdswing’ Corset By Sparklewren
Draped Silk 'Bird's Wing' Corset By Sparklewren Date: c. 2012 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk Brand: Sparklewren This corset was the first attempt at Sparklewren's signature 'Bird's Wing' patterning style, inspired…April 5, 2020Champagne Silk & Lace Sweetheart Overbust Corset By Sparklewren
Champagne Silk & Lace Sweetheart Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: c. 2011 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk, cotton and lace Brand: Sparklewren A gently shaped sweetheart overbust corset in silk taffeta…April 5, 2020Silk Habotai & Chemical Lace Boudoir Cap With Ribbonwork
Silk Habotai & Chemical Lace Boudoir Cap With Ribbonwork Date: c. 1910s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk, lace Brand: Unknown A boudoir cap in silk habotai, trimmed with chemical lace. Machine lace…January 5, 2020Fan Laced Overbust Corset By Sparklewren
Fan Laced Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: c. 2010 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Spot broche cotton coutil Brand: Sparklewren This early experimental piece uses fan lacing in both decorative (the lacing…September 2, 2019P&S Corsets Advertisement
P&S Corsets Advertisement Date: c. 1910s Origin: Great Britain Brand: P&S This advertisement was included within the wrapping of this pair of Oktis corset shields and advertises the same 'zairoid' metal…May 20, 2019Lingerie Guard Clips By Newey
Lingerie Guard Clips By Newey Date: c. 1950s Origin: England Fabric: Metal, nylon Brand: Newey 'Lingerie Guard' clips formed of safety pins, lengths of satin ribbon and metal popper closures. The…May 20, 2019Novelty Fig Leaf Pastie & Merkin Gift Set
Novelty Fig Leaf Pastie & Merkin Gift Set Date: c. 1962 Origin: United States Fabric: Plastic and wire Brand: The Leister Game Co. A novelty gift set comprising of plastic and…May 20, 2019Embroidered 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, 2019‘Cross Your Heart’ Lace Bra By Playtex
'Cross Your Heart' Lace Bra By Playtex Date: c.1978 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Nylon, elastane Brand: Playtex Playtex's 'Cross Your Heart' bra is arguably one of the most iconic bra styles…May 15, 2019Three Knots Hosiery Colour Sample Card
Three Knots Hosiery Colour Sample Card Date: 1930 Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Brand: Three Knots Sample cards for stocking shades from the brand Three Knots, offering three stocking qualities in artificial…May 15, 2019
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