Overwire ‘Bow’ Longline Bra By Bali
Overwire 'Bow' Longline Bra By Bali Date: c. 1950s Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Bali Although overwired bras were first seen in the 1930s, it was only by the 1950s…August 27, 2018Black Floral Mesh Corselet With Nylon Flounce By Mador
Black Floral Mesh Corselet With Nylon Flounce By Mador Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Floral patterned stretch mesh, nylon Brand: Mador This corselet or 'guêpière' in French (referring to the…July 28, 2018Lace Monowire Scalloped Cup Bra by Lejaby
Lace Monowire Scalloped Cup Bra by Lejaby Date: c. 1955 Origin: France Fabric: Nylon lace Brand: Lejaby Although this bra has undergone numerous alterations and has had its original labels removed,…July 28, 2018Pale Blue Satin Cathedral Bra By St. Michael
Pale Blue Satin Cathedral Bra By St. Michael Date: c. 1950s Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Nylon Brand: St. Michael This Cathedral style bra (so named for the bone structures resembling the…July 28, 2018Monowire Strapless Lace Bra By Star
Monowire Strapless Lace Bra By Star Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Star This bra is an exceptional demonstration of the experimentation with structure and metal components that characterised…July 28, 2018Lace ‘Merry Widow’ With Swing Tags By Warner
Lace 'Merry Widow' With Swing Tags By Warner Date: c. 1957 Origin: England Fabric: Nylon Brand: Warner In the late nineteenth century, New York physician Dr Lucien Warner gave up his…July 23, 2018Embroidered Nylon Tulle ‘Merry Widow’ By Warner
Embroidered Nylon Tulle 'Merry Widow' By Warner Date: c. 1957 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Warner In the late nineteenth century, New York physician Dr Lucien Warner gave up his…February 16, 2018Pale Blue Satin Bullet Bra Corselet With Freehand Quilting
Pale Blue Satin Bullet Bra Corselet With Freehand Quilting Date: c. 1950s Origin: Ukraine Fabric: Rayon satin and cotton Brand: Custom made This home made corselet has a number of innovative…January 20, 2018Homemade Pale Blue Jacquard Weave Suspender Belt With Plastic Garter Clips
Homemade Pale Blue Jacquard Weave Suspender Belt With Plastic Garter Clips Date: c. 1950s Origin: Russia Fabric: Jacquard weave rayon, cotton and nylon lace Brand: Custom made This homemade suspender belt…January 20, 2018Quilted Nylon Sling Bra By Rose Marie
Quilted Nylon Sling Bra By Rose Marie Date: c. late 1950s, early 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Rose Marie A nylon sling-style bra, that offered a subtle lift and exposed…January 10, 2018
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