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  • 'Dans La Haute Corseterie' Magazine Editorial, 1955, France. The Underpinnings Museum

    ‘Dans La Haute Corseterie’ Magazine Editorial

    'Dans La Haute Corseterie' Magazine Editorial Date:1955 Origin: France Brands: Cadolle, Marie-Rose Lebigot, Charmis, Andrée Lefaucher, Marie-José Lapchin, Gloriane   A 1955 French editorial excerpt from the publication Dans La Haute Corseterie…
  • Nylon Rosette Ruffle Bra By Au Fait Foundations, c. 1950s, England. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Nylon Rosette Ruffle Bra By Au Fait Foundations

    Nylon Rosette Ruffle Bra By Au Fait Foundations Date: c. 1950s Origin: England Fabric: Nylon Brand: Au Fait Foundations   This bra has small, unlined mesh cups that are decorated with ruffled…
  • Bra-Girdle Hooks By Gemco, c. 1950s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Bra-Girdle Hooks By Gemco

    Bra-Girdle Hooks By Gemco Date: c. 1950s Origin: USA Fabric: Elastic, metal Brand: Gemco   These c. 1950s bra girdle hooks would have been worn to connect the wearer’s bra to their…
  • Tea Rose Quilted Satin & Embroidered Stretch Tulle Girdle , c. 1950s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Tea Rose Quilted Satin & Embroidered Stretch Tulle Girdle

    Tea Rose Quilted Satin & Embroidered Stretch Tulle Girdle Date: c. 1950s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Embroidered stretch mesh, rayon satin Brand: Unknown   This c. 1950s quilted satin and embroidered stretch tulle…
  • Embroidered Tulle & Cotton 'Underbelt' Corselet By Avro, c. 1950s, England. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Embroidered Tulle & Cotton ‘Underbelt’ Corselet By Avro

    Embroidered Tulle & Cotton 'Underbelt' Corselet By Avro Date: c. 1950s Origin: England Fabric: Embroidered tulle, cotton coutil Brand: Avro   This 1950s “underbelt” corsetlet from Avro foundations is made out of…
  • White Lace Strapless Cathedral Bra By Kestos, c. 1950s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    White Lace Strapless Cathedral Bra By Kestos

    White Lace Strapless Cathedral Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Kestos   A strapless bra with 'cathedral' structured supports offering uplift and allowing for strapless wear…
  • Spiral Stitch Low Back Bra By Gay By La Perla, c. 1950s, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Spiral Stitch Low Back Bra By Gay By La Perla

    Spiral Stitch Low Back Bra By Gay By La Perla Date: c. 1950s Origin: Italy Fabric: Nylon mesh and lace Brand: La Perla   A low back solution bra by La Perla…
  • White Nylon & Ecru Lace Appliqué Slip By Alice Cadolle, c. 1950s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    White Nylon & Ecru Lace Appliqué Slip By Alice Cadolle

    White Nylon & Ecru Lace Appliqué Slip By Alice Cadolle Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon and machine lace Brand: Alice Cadolle   A slip in white nylon, trimmed with ecru…
  • Black Bobbinet Tulle Corselet & Petticoat, Attributed To Christian Dior, c. 1950s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Bobbinet Tulle Corselet & Petticoat By Christian Dior

    Black Bobbinet Tulle Corselet & Petticoat By Christian Dior Date: c. 1954 Origin: France Fabric: Cotton bobbinet tulle Brand: Dior Boutique   This corselet and petticoat were originally integrated into an outer…
  • Nylon Mesh Showgirl Knickers With Cording & Floral Appliqué By Mme. Berthé, c. 1950s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Nylon Mesh Showgirl Knickers With Cording & Floral Appliqué By Mme. Berthé

    Nylon Mesh Showgirl Knickers With Cording & Floral Appliqué By Mme. Berthé Date: c. 1950s Origin: USA Fabric: Nylon mesh Brand: Mme. Berthé   A pair of heavy duty nylon mesh knickers,…