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  • Lilac Rayon Knit & Schiffli Embroidered Tulle Boudoir Cap, c. 1920s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Lilac Rayon Knit & Schiffli Embroidered Tulle Boudoir Cap

    Lilac Rayon Knit & Schiffli Embroidered Tulle Boudoir Cap Date: c. 1920s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Knitted rayon, Schiffli embroidered tulle Brand: Unknown   A boudoir cap with inserts of knitted rayon, framed…
    September 29, 2023
  • Floral Printed Rayon Boudoir Cap With Machine Lace & Pin Tucks, c. 1920s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Floral Printed Rayon Boudoir Cap With Machine Lace & Pin Tucks

    Floral Printed Rayon Boudoir Cap With Machine Lace & Pin Tucks Date: c. 1920s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Floral printed rayon and machine made lace Brand: Unknown   A boudoir cap in a…
    September 29, 2023
  • Cotton Tulle Boudoir Cap With Machine Lace & Picot Edge Ribbon Trims, c. 1920s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Cotton Tulle Boudoir Cap With Machine Lace & Picot Edge Ribbon Trims

    Cotton Tulle Boudoir Cap With Machine Lace & Picot Edge Ribbon Trims Date: c. 1920s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Cotton bobbinet tulle, machine lace, silk ribbon Brand: Unknown   A boudoir cap of…
    September 29, 2023
  • Collection Of Embroidery Samples For Silk Lingerie & Nightwear, c. 1930-40s, Great Britain. Photography by Tigz Rice. The Underpinnings Museum

    Collection Of Embroidered Silk Neckline Inserts

    Collection Of Embroidered Silk Neckline Inserts Date: c. 1920-30s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Crepe Brand: Unknown   A collection of machine embroidered neckline inserts for lingerie. These are created from bands…
    March 14, 2023
  • White Filet Style Lace & Lilac Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap, c. 1920s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    White Filet Style Lace & Lilac Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap

    White Filet Style Lace & Lilac Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap Date: c. 1920s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Filet style machine lace, silk ribbon Brand: Unknown   A boudoir cap made of panels of…
    March 14, 2023
  • Cotton Tulle, Filet Lace, Silk Ribbon & Ribbonwork Corset Cover By Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co., c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Cotton Tulle, Filet Lace, Silk Ribbon & Ribbonwork Corset Cover By Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co.

    Cotton Tulle, Filet Lace, Silk Ribbon & Ribbonwork Corset Cover By Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co. Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA Fabric: Cotton tulle, filet lace, silk ribbon Brand: Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co.   A loose fitting…
    March 14, 2023
  • Peach Silk Satin, Pintucked Silk Georgette, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork Corset Cover By Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co., c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Peach Silk Satin, Pintucked Silk Georgette, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork Corset Cover By Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co.

    Peach Silk Satin, Pintucked Silk Georgette, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork Corset Cover By Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co. Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA Fabric: Peach silk satin, silk georgette, machine lace Brand: Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co.  …
    March 14, 2023
  • Cream Silk Georgette Trousseau Set With Embroidery, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Cream Silk Georgette Trousseau Set With Embroidery, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork

    Cream Silk Georgette Trousseau Set With Embroidery, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA Fabric: Silk Georgette, Machine Lace Brand: Unknown   A bridal trousseau ensemble incoroprating a step-in teddy,…
    March 14, 2023
  • Cream Silk Crepe Step In Teddy With Lace Trim, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Cream Silk Crepe Step In Teddy With Lace Trim

    Cream Silk Crepe Step In Teddy With Lace Trim Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA Fabric: Silk Crepe, Cotton Bobbinet, Machine Lace Brand: Unknown   A step-in teddy made in a cream silk…
    March 7, 2023
  • Silk Chiffon & Appliquéd Lace Bandeau Bra With Rosette Trim

    Silk Chiffon & Appliquéd Lace Bandeau Bra With Rosette Trim

    Silk Chiffon & Appliquéd Lace Bandeau Bra With Rosette Trim Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk chiffon, bobbinet tulle, machine lace Brand: Saks Fifth Avenue   An bandeau bra crafted…
    March 7, 2023
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