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  • Low back silk and lace bra by Cadolle, c. 1930s The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017

    Silk & Lace Low Back Bra By Cadolle

    Silk & Lace Low Back Bra By Cadolle Date:  c. 1930s Origin: France Fabric: Silk and leavers lace Brand: Cadolle   This brassiere offered not only the fashionable 1930s shape of a subtly lifted bustline,…
  • Satin Cathedral Bra With Celluloid Boning By Rita Ro, c. 1930s The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017

    Satin Cathedral Bra With Celluloid Boning By Rita Ro

    Satin Cathedral Bra With Celluloid Boning By Rita Ro Date:  c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Rayon satin Brand: Rita Ro   The cathedral bra is a style that is often associated with the 1950s,…
  • Kestos Bra 'Line' Advertisement, circa 1930s, The Underpinnings Museum

    Kestos Bra ‘Line’ Advertisement

    Kestos Bra 'Line' Advertisement Date:  c. 1930s Origin: England Brand: Kestos   The 'Kestos' style bra was one of the defining moments of 1930s lingerie, marking the move from the 1920s trend for…
  • Lingerie Embroidery Designs Catalogue by Briggs Transfers - The Underpinnings Museum

    Lingerie Embroidery Designs Catalogue by Briggs Transfers

    Lingerie Embroidery Designs Catalogue by Briggs Transfers Date:  estimated to be 1930s Origin: England Brand: Briggs' Transfers   A catalogue of embroidery designs from Manchester-based company Briggs' Transfers. The company produced paper transfers of…
  • Satin and lace heart embroidery tap pants Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum

    Satin And Lace Heart Embroidered Tap Pants

    Satin And Lace Heart Embroidered Tap Pants Date: c. 1930s Origin: United States Fabric: Viscose satin and cotton lace Brand: Custom made   These tap pants were originally custom made and appear to…
  • Kestos-style black silk and lace bralet Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum

    Kestos-Style Embroidered Silk Bralet

    Kestos-Style Embroidered Silk Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk A soft cup style bra based on the 'Kestos' bra of the late 1920s. The bra design was patented in…