Silk Elastic Sample Book
Silk Elastic Sample Book Date: c. 1900-1910s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk and rubber Brand: Unknown A sample book of various elastic trims c. 1900-1910s. Elastication was still a relatively new technology,…May 9, 2022Silk Brocade Midbust Corset With Ribbon Slot Crochet Lace Trim
Silk Brocade Midbust Corset With Ribbon Slot Crochet Lace Trim Date: c. 1900s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk brocade, silk velvet Brand: Unknown, possibly custom made A midbust corset that would have…November 18, 2020Hose Supporter With Fleur-De-Lis Adjusters By Velvet Grip
Hose Supporter With Fleur-De-Lis Adjusters By Velvet Grip Date: c. 1890-1900s Origin: USA Fabric: Cotton sateen, elastic Brand: Velvet Grip These hose supporters were designed as a detachable accessory, intended to…July 17, 2020Metal & Silk Brocade Corset With Ribbon Slot Lace Trim
Metal & Silk Brocade Corset With Ribbon Slot Lace Trim Date: c. 1900s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk/metal brocade, baleen Brand: Unknown, likely custom made This corset was originally an extremely luxurious…June 2, 2020Oktis Corset Shield Packaging & Advert
Oktis Corset Shield Packaging & Advert Date: c. 1900s Origin: Great Britain Brand: Oktis Oktis brand ‘corset shields’ were designed to be sewn to the interiors of corset waists and purported…May 20, 2019Striped Underskirt With Lace & Pinked Trim
Striped Underskirt With Lace & Pinked Trim Date: c. 1890-1900s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk velvet and cotton Brand: Custom made An elaborate underskirt with a silk velvet waistband, printed striped cotton,…April 3, 2019Floral Cotton Corset With Exposed Spiral Steel Bones & Ribbon Slot Lace Trim
Floral Cotton Corset With Exposed Spiral Steel Bones & Ribbon Slot Lace Trim Date: c. 1900s Origin: Germany Fabric: Cotton sateen Brand: Custom made A straight front corset made of a…March 23, 2019Hosiery Storage Pyrography Wooden Box By L. F. Grammes & Sons
Hosiery Storage Pyrography Wooden Box By L. F. Grammes & Sons Date: c. 1890-1900s Origin: United States Brand: L. F. Grammes & Sons This decorative wooden box was intended for the storage…March 20, 2019Assortment 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…December 1, 2018Collection Of Machine Made Laces
Collection Of Machine Made Laces Date: c. 1870s-1950s Origin: Great Britain, France Fabric: Silk, Nylon A collection of machine made laces. Many of these laces were not intended for lingerie, but…August 28, 2018
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