‘High Line’ CC41 Cotton Bra By Kestos
'High Line' CC41 Cotton Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1941 Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Kestos This rendition of the Kestos bra was trademarked in 1941 by Rosamond Lilian Klin,…December 14, 2017Pleated Silk Georgette Gown With Lace Appliqué by Juel Park
Pleated Silk Georgette Gown With Lace Appliqué by Juel Park Date: c. 1940s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Juel Park A full length gown of sky blue toned silk georgette,…December 14, 2017Homemade Parachute Silk & Tulle Slip, Bra & Tap Pant Set
Homemade Parachute Silk & Tulle Slip, Bra & Tap Pant Set Date: c. 1940s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Parachute silk, embroidered tulle Brand: Custom made This trousseau-style set was home made,…November 12, 2017Sanitary Belts by De Luxe & Kleinert
Sanitary Belts by De Luxe & Kleinert Date: c. 1940-1950s Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon and elastic Brand: De Luxe / Kleinert's Sanitary belts were most commonly worn for menstruation between the mid-19th century…September 4, 2017Perma-Lift ‘Hickory’ Brassiere Advert
Perma-Lift 'Hickory' Brassiere Advert Date: March 15th 1942 Origin: United States Brand: Perma-Lift Many corset firms brought out their own brassiere lines in the 1930s. This was when Chicago’s A. Stein &…April 6, 2017Darted Nylon Tulle Bra
Darted Nylon Tulle Bra Date: c. 1940s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Nylon tulle Brand: Unknown This bra is is constructed from what appears to be nylon one-way stretch mesh, but has no labelling (a label appears…March 24, 2017Aldrex Corsets & Brassieres Catalogue
Aldrex Corsets & Brassieres Catalogue Date: 1950 Origin: England Brand: Aldrex by Alders A catalogue from Portsmouth-based corset factory 'Alders', for their 'Aldrex' brand of corsetry. The pieces in this catalogue were…January 11, 2017Sheer Nylon And Lace Appliqué Tap Pants By Juel Park
Sheer Nylon And Lace Appliqué Tap Pants By Juel Park Date: c. 1940s Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Juel Park The sheerness makes this pair of tap pants particularly risqué. Cut for…August 27, 2016Quilted Satin And Embroidered Suspender Belt
Quilted Satin And Embroidered Suspender Belt Date: c. 1940s Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Viscose Satin, Embroidered Tulle Brand: Custom made This suspender belt appears to have been custom made for its…August 18, 2016Liberation Quilted Satin Bra
Quilted Satin Bra by Liberation Date: c. 1940s Origin: France Fabric: Viscose Brand: Liberation A sturdy satin bra with quilted paneling at the centre front, offering lift through this additional layer of…August 18, 2016
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