Silk Crêpe Drawn Thread Work Tap Pants
Silk Crêpe Drawn Thread Work Tap Pants Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk crêpe Brand: Custom made A pair of silk crêpe tap pants that look deceptively simple, but…July 29, 2018Peach Silk Satin & Corded Lace Appliquéd Peignoir
Peach Silk Satin & Corded Lace Appliquéd Peignoir Date: c. 1930s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk satin and corded lace Brand: Unknown, likely custom made A delicate peignoir constructed from a…July 23, 2018‘Au Printemps Paris’ Summer 1934 Department Store Catalogue
'Au Printemps Paris' Summer 1934 Department Store Catalogue Date: 1934 Origin: France Brand: Au Printemps The Parisian department store 'Au Printemps' (translating literally as 'in the spring') was founded in 1865…April 9, 2018Cotton Nursing Bra By Maidenform
Cotton Nursing Bra By Maidenform Date: c. 1934 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton Brand: Maidenform An everyday bra with specially adapted patterning and construction suited for nursing. The main body of…January 10, 2018Striped Silk Ribbon Garters With Beaded Tassels
Striped Silk Ribbon Garters With Beaded Tassels Date: c. 1930s Origin: Britain Fabric: Silk, elastic, glass Brand: Unknown A pair of striped silk ribbon and elastic garters, embellished with glass bugle…December 14, 2017Bobbinet Tulle & Silk Georgette Appliqué Tap Pants
Bobbinet Tulle & Silk Georgette Appliqué Tap Pants Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton tulle, silk georgette Brand: Unknown These tap pants have a base of fine cotton bobbinet…December 14, 2017Silk Crêpe & Insertion Lace Boudoir Cap With Silk Ribbonwork & Pin Tucks
Silk Crepe & Insertion Lace Boudoir Cap With Silk Ribbonwork & Pin Tucks Date: c.1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk crêpe, insertion lace and silk ribbon Brand: Custom made A boudoir cap…November 5, 2017Star Crochet Bra
Star Crochet Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made Crochet brassieres were first popularised in the 1930s, giving the lightly lifted bust line that was so fashionable for the time period,…November 5, 2017Silk And Lace Appliqué Trousseau Short Slip
Silk And Lace Appliqué Trousseau Short Slip Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk georgette and leavers lace Brand: Custom made A short silk slip that was likely originally intended for…November 5, 2017A La Perle ‘Unis Et Brochés’ Lingerie Fabric Catalogue
A La Perle 'Unis Et Brochés' Lingerie Fabric Catalogue Date: c. 1930s Origin: France Brand: A La Perle A specialist lingerie and corsetry fabric catalogue, with a wide range of materials and…July 4, 2017
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