‘Knee Muffs’ By Reliable
'Knee Muffs' By Reliable Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Wool Brand: Reliable A pair of knee muffs made of peach knitted wool. The 1920s saw a dramatic shift in…January 6, 2022Peach Pleated Silk Crepe & Machine Embroidered Lace Step In
Peach Pleated Silk Crepe & Machine Embroidered Lace Step In Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk crepe, machine embroidered tulle Brand: Custom made A step in made from fine…January 6, 2022Pleated Silk Crepe Slip & Tap Pants With Drawn Thread Work & Monogram Embroidery
Pleated Silk Crepe Slip & Tap Pants With Drawn Thread Work & Monogram Embroidery Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk crepe Brand: Custom made A coordinating slip and tap…January 6, 2022Tea Rose Floral Brocade Suspender With Ruffled Straps
Tea Rose Floral Brocade Suspender With Ruffled Straps Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA Fabric: Floral brocade cotton Brand: Unknown A four strap suspender belt in floral brocaded cotton, trimmed with cotton…December 14, 2021Ecru Machine Lace & Pale Blue Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap
Ecru Machine Lace & Pale Blue Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap Date: c. 1920s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Machine lace, silk ribbon Brand: Custom made A boudoir cap of ecru, panelled machine-made lace,…November 17, 2021Silk Georgette Ribbon Girdle With Button Fastenings And Lacing
Silk Georgette Ribbon Girdle With Button Fastenings And Lacing Date: c. 1920s Origin: France Fabric: Silk georgette Brand: Unknown A luxurious girdle crafted from silk georgette. It is largely machine stitched. …September 13, 2021Pink Silk Bandeau Bra By Cadolle
Pink Silk Bandeau Bra By Cadolle Date: c. 1920s Origin: France Fabric: Silk satin, elastic Brand: Cadolle A bandeau bra in silk satin, embellished with a cotton tulle neckline trim and…June 19, 2021‘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, 2020Monogrammed Silk Nightgown With Lace Appliqué & Shoulder Bow
Monogrammed Silk Nightgown With Lace Appliqué & Shoulder Bow Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk crepe Brand: Custom made A nightgown made of pale pink silk crepe. The neckline…November 9, 2020Embroidered Tulle & Elastic Homemade Kestos Style Bra
Embroidered Tulle & Elastic Homemade Kestos Style Bra Date: c. late 1920s-early 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton tulle, silk georgette, elastic Brand: Custom made A soft cup style bra based…July 18, 2020
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