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  • Lace Underwire Bra With Velcro Fastening By Christian Dior, c. 1957, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Lace Underwire Bra With Velcro Fastening By Christian Dior

    Lace Underwire Bra With Velcro Fastening By Christian Dior Date: c. 1957 Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Christian Dior   This underwired lace bra was likely part of Christian Dior's 1957  ready-to-wear…
  • Ruffled Lace Trimmed Suspender Belt By Christian Dior, c. 1960s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Ruffled Lace Trimmed Suspender Belt By Christian Dior

    Ruffled Lace Trimmed Suspender Belt By Christian Dior Date: c. 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Christian Dior   This pull on suspender is made of a mix of firm stretch powernet,…
  • 'When Dancing Wear A Kestos' Brassiere Advertisement, 1932, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum

    ‘When Dancing Wear A Kestos’ Brassiere Advertisement

    'When Dancing Wear A Kestos' Brassiere Advertisement Date: 1932 Origin: Great Britain Brand: Kestos   The ‘Kestos’ style bra was one of the defining moments of 1930s lingerie, marking the move from…
  • 'Lifeguard' Full Support Briefs By Reis, c. 1950s, USA. Photography by Tigz Rice. The Underpinnings Museum.

    ‘Lifeguard’ Full Support Briefs By Reis

    'Lifeguard' Full Support Briefs By Reis Date: c. 1950s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton, rayon and nylon Brand: Reis   Robert Reis & Co was founded in New York in 1885. The…
  • Assortment Of Corset Bones, Baleen & Steel, c. 19th century. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Assortment Of Corset Bones, Baleen & Steel

    Assortment Of Corset Bones, Baleen & Steel Date: 19th century Origin: Unknown Fabric: Baleen, steel, textile coverings Brand: Unknown   An assortment of baleen and steel bones, most commonly used to support…
  • Black Silk Boudoir Cap With Machine Embroidered Trim & Ribbonwork, c. 1930s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Black Silk Boudoir Cap With Machine Embroidered Trim & Ribbonwork

    Black Silk Boudoir Cap With Machine Embroidered Trim & Ribbonwork Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Brand: Unknown   A boudoir cap with a black silk base and multicoloured embroidered…
  • Black Silk Striped Stockings

    Black Silk Striped Stockings Date: c. 1890s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Unknown   Machine knitted silk stockings, in a black base with decorative white stripes. Even with the lowered costs…
  • Floral Printed Powernet Bra By St. Michael, c. 1970s, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Floral Printed Powernet Bra By St. Michael

    Floral Printed Powernet Bra By St. Michael Date: c. 1970s Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Nylon Powernet Brand: St. Michael   This bra, part of a co-ordinating St Michael set from the early…
  • Ivory Silk Crepe Slip With Pastoral Embroidery, c. 1930s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Ivory Silk Crêpe Slip With Pastoral Embroidery

    Ivory Silk Crepe Slip With Pastoral Embroidery Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Brand: Custom made   This elegant silk slip is made from a lightweight silk crêpe. The cut…
  • 'Buy Your Brassière To Harmonize With Your Lines' Advertisement By Model Brassière Co., c. 1920s, USA The Underpinnings Museum

    ‘Buy Your Brassière To Harmonize With Your Lines’ Advertisement By Model Brassière Co.

    'Buy Your Brassière To Harmonize With Your Lines' Advertisement By Model Brassière Co. Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Brand: Model Brassière Co.   Model Brassiere Company was a New York firm which…