Embroidered 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, 2018Green Rayon Satin Corselet With Freehand Quilting
Green Rayon Satin Corselet With Freehand Quilting Date: c. 1950s Origin: Poland Fabric: Rayon satin & cotton Brand: Custom made The vibrant colour of this corselet was not considered standard fare…November 12, 2017Lace & Nylon Appliqué Half Slip By Odette Barsa
Lace & Nylon Appliqué Half Slip By Odette Barsa Date: c. 1950s Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Odette Barsa A fitted black nylon half slip, intricately embellished with machine sewn…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, 2017Lace Flounce & Ribbon Slot Corselet By Simone Pérèle
Lace Flounce & Ribbon Slot Corselet By Simone Pérèle Date: c. late 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon lace Brand: Simone Pérèle Simone Pérèle was a designer that believed women shouldn't have to sacrifice their…June 4, 2017Low Back Tear Drop Quilted Cup Bra By Charnaux
Low Back Tear Drop Quilted Cup Bra By Charnaux Date: 1950s Origin: Germany Fabric: Nylon Brand: Charnaux Like many bras of the 1950s, this example utilises stitching and padding to provide lift…April 29, 2017‘Floating Action’ Spiral Stitch Bra By Exquisite Form
'Floating Action' Spiral Stitch Bra By Exquisite Form Date: 1952 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Exquisite Form An iconic 1950s bra that was considered extremely innovative for the time period in its…April 29, 2017
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