‘La Panthère’ Sequinned Halter Bodysuit With Tail By Erté
'La Panthère' Sequinned Halter Bodysuit With Tail By Erté Date: c. 1939 Origin: France Fabric: Cotton bobbinet, rayon satin, silk lamé, silk velvet, painted canvas, metal and gelatin sequins Brand: Erté …October 17, 2025‘Un Vrai Paradis’ 1939 Programme By Tabarin
'Un Vrai Paradis' 1939 Programme By Le Bal Tabarin Date: 1939 Origin: France Brand: Le Bal Tabarin In the spring of 1939, Paris cabaret Bal Tabarin premiered a revue called Un Vrai…October 17, 2025‘Kestos And The Modern Gown’ Advertisement By Kestos
'Kestos And The Modern Gown' Advertisement By Kestos Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Brand: Kestos This circa 1930s Kestos advertisement depicts a smiling young woman with waved, bobbed hair, donning…July 21, 2025‘Votre Gaine Doit Être Faite Pour Vous’ Advertisement By J. Roussel
'Votre Gaine Doit Être Faite Pour Vous' Advertisement By J. Roussel Date: c. 1930s Origin: France Brand: J. Roussel This circa 1930s lingerie advertisement by French company J. Roussel depicts a…July 9, 2025Pale Blue Satin Sling Bra By Charnaux
Pale Blue Satin Sling Bra By Charnaux Date: c. 1930s Origin: Germany Fabric: Rayon satin Brand: Charnaux This German-made sling bra, crafted in a pale blue rayon satin, was produced by…July 1, 2025Machine Lace Nightgown Bodice Insert
Machine Lace Nightgown Bodice Insert Date: c. 1930s-1940s Origin: France Fabric: Cotton machine-made lace Brand: Aux Trois-Quartiers This French-made nightgown bodice insert, sold at Aux Trois-Quartiers, epitomizes 20th-century innovations in women's…June 15, 2025‘The Art Of Figure Sculpture’ Lingerie Catalogue By J. Roussel
'The Art Of Figure Sculpture' Lingerie Catalogue By J. Roussel Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Brand: J. Roussel This 1930s catalogue by French lingerie company J. Roussel, titled “The Art…May 1, 2025‘La Gaine Alpha’ Advertisement By Alpha Paris
'La Gaine Alpha' Advertisement By Alpha Paris Date: c. 1930s Origin: France Brand: Alpha Paris This is a 1930s Alpha Paris girdle advertisement illustrated by Georges Lepape. Translated from the French,…January 12, 2025Knitted Brassiere Advert By Arista
Knitted Brassiere Advert By Arista Date: c. 1930s Origin: France Brand: Arista This 1930s advertisement for a knit brassiere is from the French brand Arista. Translated into English, the copy advertises…May 8, 2024Collection Of Embroidery Samples For Silk Lingerie & Nightwear
Collection Of Embroidery Samples For Silk Lingerie & Nightwear Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Crepe Brand: Unknown A collection of elaborate embroidery sample cards, with designs intended for…September 30, 2023
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