Black Cotton Tulle Ruffle Bra
Black Cotton Tulle Ruffle Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: France Fabric: Cotton tulle, rayon satin ribbon Brand: Unknown A triangle cup style bra of cotton bobbinet tulle, with tulle ruffles stitched…May 20, 2019Three Knots Hosiery Colour Sample Card
Three Knots Hosiery Colour Sample Card Date: 1930 Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Brand: Three Knots Sample cards for stocking shades from the brand Three Knots, offering three stocking qualities in artificial…May 15, 2019Rayon Satin & Elastic Sling Bra By Tre-Zur
Rayon Satin & Elastic Sling Bra By Tre-Zur Date: c. 1930s Origin: United States Fabric: Rayon Brand: Tre-Zur A sling style bra that offered gentle lift and shaping to the breasts,…March 22, 2019Lace & Celanese Boudoir Cap With Floral Trims
Lace & Celanese Boudoir Cap With Floral Trims Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Celanese Rayon Brand: Unknown A boudoir cap made of fine machine lace and pale pink 'celanese',…March 22, 2019Silk & Lace Appliqué, Cut Out Step In Teddy By Nuff’s
Silk & Lace Appliqué, Cut Out Step In Teddy By Nuff's Date: c. 1930s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk and lace Brand: Nuff's A step in teddy with an unusual cut…March 20, 2019Elastic & Leather Sports Belt
Elastic & Leather Sports Belt Date: c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Elastic and leather Brand: Unknown A structured and supportive corset belt designed to be worn by men, made of a…March 5, 2019Silk Crêpe With Lace Appliqué Girdle By Kestos
Silk Crêpe With Lace Appliqué Girdle By Kestos Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk and elastic Brand: Kestos The Kestos lingerie brand was founded in 1925 in London by…January 15, 2019‘When Dancing Wear A Kestos’ Brassiere Advertisement
'When Dancing Wear A Kestos' Brassiere Advertisement Date: 1932 Origin: Great Britain Brand: Kestos The ‘Kestos’ style bra was one of the defining moments of 1930s lingerie, marking the move from…January 15, 2019Embroidered Silk Crêpe Kestos Style Bra
Embroidered Silk Crêpe Kestos Style Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Brand: Custom made A soft cup style bra based on the ‘Kestos’ bra of the late 1920s.…January 15, 2019Eau De Nil Silk Crêpe & Lace Appliqué Slip
Eau De Nil Silk Crepe & Lace Appliqué Slip Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk crêpe & lace Brand: Custom made A slip in silk crêpe with machine made…January 14, 2019
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