‘High Line’ White Nylon Bra By Kestos
'High Line' White Nylon Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Woven nylon Brand: Kestos This rendition of the Kestos bra was trademarked in 1941 by Rosamond Lilian Klin, commonly…June 24, 2022Roll of Warren’s Featherbone
Roll of Warren's Featherbone Date: c. 1940-50s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton and feather quills Brand: Warren's A pre-made cotton tape with enclosed feather quills, intended as a sewing trim to…May 9, 2022Keyhole Cut Out Bra & Lace Half Slip By Christian Dior
Keyhole Cut Out Bra & Lace Half Slip By Christian Dior Date: 1957 Origin: Designed in Paris, made in England by R. & W.H. Symington Fabric: Nylon & machine lace Brand: Christian…May 9, 2022‘Nu-Back’ Girdle By Liberty
'Nu-Back' Girdle By Liberty Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton and nylon Brand: Liberty A longline girdle in nylon satin, cotton twill and knitted elastic panelling. There are 6…January 6, 2022Hand Embroidered Nylon Waist Cincher With Elastic Gussets & Suspenders By Préger
Hand Embroidered Nylon Waist Cincher With Elastic Gussets & Suspenders By Préger Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon, elastic, cotton tulle Brand: Préger A waist cincher of woven nylon with…January 6, 2022Point D’Esprit Tulle Corselet By Charmis
Point D'Esprit Tulle Corselet By Charmis Date: c. 1955 Origin: France Fabric: Cotton bobbinet, point d'esprit tulle, stretch nylon mesh Brand: Charmis A corselet crafted from a mix of cotton bobbinet…January 6, 2022Bow Quilted Sateen & Net Cincher
Bow Quilted Sateen & Net Cincher Date: c. late 1940s-1950s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Cotton sateen, elastic net, silk velvet, cotton bobbinet Brand: Custom made A cincher crafted from heavy cotton sateen…September 19, 2021Tea Rose Machine Lace & Stretch Mesh Longline Bra By Cadolle
Tea Rose Machine Lace & Stretch Mesh Longline Bra By Cadolle Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Machine lace, nylon, stretch net Brand: Cadolle A longline bra in a peach fine…September 19, 2021Sam Menning’s Cover Girl Originals Catalogue, Vol. 3, Number 1
Sam Menning's Cover Girl Originals Catalogue, Vol. 3, Number 1 Date: c. 1950s Origin: USA Brand: Cover Girl Originals Cover Girl Originals was a catalogue created by American photographer Sam Menning…September 17, 2021‘I Dreamed I Had Spring Fever’ Advertisement By Maidenform
'I Dreamed I Had Spring Fever' Advertisement By Maidenform Date: c. 1956 Origin: Great Britain Brand: Maidenform An advertisement for the 'Maidenette' line of bras. The model is shown reclining in…September 17, 2021
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