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  • 'Votre Gaine Doit Être Faite Pour Vous' Advertisement By J. Roussel, c. 1930s, France. The Underpinnings Museum

    ‘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…
  • Pale Blue Satin Sling Bra By Charnaux, c. 1930s, Germany. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale 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…
  • Machine Lace Nightgown Bodice Insert, c. 1930-40s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Machine 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…
  • 'The Art Of Figure Sculpture' Lingerie Catalogue By J. Roussel, c. 1930s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum

    ‘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…
  • 'La Gaine Alpha' Advertisement By Alpha Paris, c. 1930s, France. The Underpinnings Museum

    ‘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,…
  • Knitted Brassiere Advert By Arista, c. 1930s, France. The Underpinnings Museum

    Knitted 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…
  • Collection Of Embroidery Samples For Silk Lingerie & Nightwear, c. 1930s, Great Britain. Photography by Tigz Rice. The Underpinnings Museum.

    Collection 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…
  • 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…
  • Floral Jacquard Rayon Sling Bra By Fina, c. 1930s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Floral Jacquard Rayon Sling Bra By Fina

    Floral Jacquard Rayon Sling Bra By Fina Date: c. 1930s Origin: Unknown, possibly Germany, Austria or Switzerland Fabric: Rayon Brand: Fina   A sling style bra that offered gentle lift and shaping…
  • Pale Blue Silk Bed Jacket With Lace Trim & Bow Tie, c. 1930s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale Blue Silk Bed Jacket With Lace Trim & Bow Tie

    Pale Blue Silk Bed Jacket With Lace Trim & Bow Tie Date: c. 1930s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk satin, machine lace Brand: Unknown   The bedjacket is a short cut jacket style…