Bobbinet 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, 2017Green Silk Ribbonwork Bridal Garters
Green Silk Ribbonwork Bridal Garters Date: c. 1930s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Custom made A pair of bridal garters with a base of pale green silk georgette and…June 4, 2017Sunburst Rayon And Lace Bra & Silk And Lace Ribbon Gusset Tap Pants
Sunburst Rayon And Lace Bra & Silk And Lace Ribbon Gusset Tap Pants Date: Bra c. 1930s, tap pants c. 1920s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Rayon/lace, Silk/lace Brand: Custom made This bra and…June 4, 2017Hollywood Maxwell ‘V-Ette’ Whirlpool Brassiere Advert
Hollywood Maxwell 'V-Ette' Whirlpool Brassiere Advert Date: 1935 Origin: United States Brand: Hollywood Maxwell Hollywood-Maxwell was the first in a line of Californian brassiere manufacturers which entered the American market from 1929.…March 31, 2017Tulle And Satin Breast Pads
Tulle And Satin Breast Pads Date: c.1930s Origin: United States Fabric: Tulle and rayon satin Brand: Unknown The 1930s saw a change in fashionable bust silhouette, moving from a flattened shape to a more…March 24, 2017Embroidered Silk Kestos Style Bra & Tap Pant Set
Embroidered Silk Kestos Style Bra & Tap Pant Set Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk satin Brand: Custom made A soft cup style bra based on the ‘Kestos’ bra of…February 15, 2017
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