Tea Rose Elastic Net & Satin Waist Cincher
Tea Rose Elastic Net & Satin Waist Cincher Date: c. late 1940s, early 1950s Origin: Unknown, possibly France Fabric: Elasticated net, silk velvet, silk satin Brand: Likely custom made A luxurious…April 14, 2021Satin Scalloped Hem Quilted Bed Jacket
Satin Scalloped Hem Quilted Bed Jacket Date: c. 1940s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Rayon satin Brand: Unknown The bedjacket is a short cut jacket style designed to be worn whilst reclining…July 17, 2020Embroidered Tulle & Brocade Coutil Corselet By Spirella
Embroidered Tulle & Brocade Coutil Corselet By Spirella Date: c. 1940s Origin: England Fabric: Embroidered tulle & brocade coutil Brand: Spirella A corselet made of heavy floral coutil, single layer body, with…May 23, 2020‘Whirlpool’ Spiral Stitch Overwire Bra By Hollywood Maxwell
'Whirlpool' Spiral Stitch Overwire Bra By Hollywood Maxwell Date: c. 1944 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Hollywood Maxwell Although spiral stitching and overwires are bra features often associated with 1950s…May 15, 2019Cotton Fan Laced Girdle By Camp
Cotton Fan Laced Girdle By Camp Date: c. 1940s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton Brand: Camp A girdle in sturdy pink cotton drill, supported with a mix of flat and spiral…March 22, 2019Bias Cut Silk Crêpe & Corded Lace Peignoir by Bullock’s Wilshire
Bias Cut Silk Crêpe & Corded Lace Peignoir by Bullock's Wilshire Date: c. 1940s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk crêpe, corded lace Brand: Bullock's Wilshire A decadent peignoir in silk crêpe,…January 14, 2019Front Fastening & Fan Laced Bra By Avro
Front Fastening & Fan Laced Bra By Avro Date: c. 1941 Origin: England Fabric: Cotton Brand: Avro This bra by the Symington brand Avro was unusual for the time in that…August 27, 2018Jacquard Weave Cherry Blossom Silk Bed Jacket With Appliqué & Frog Fastenings
Jacquard Weave Cherry Blossom Silk Bed Jacket With Appliqué & Frog Fastenings Date: c. 1940s Origin: Made in China for the USA market Fabric: Silk and tulle Brand: Unknown The bedjacket…April 9, 2018Embroidered Rayon WWII Souvenir Lingerie Set
Embroidered Rayon WWII Souvenir Lingerie Set Date: c. 1940s Origin: East or Southeast Asia Fabric: Rayon satin Brand: Unknown This embroidered satin bra and brief set was part of the 'Souvenir'…February 16, 2018Rayon Satin & Lace Appliqué Full Sleeve Dressing Gown
Rayon Satin & Lace Appliqué Full Sleeve Dressing Gown Date: c. 1940s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Rayon satin & lace Brand: Unknown This luxurious satin dressing gown incorporates profuse lace appliqué,…February 15, 2018
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