Green 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, 2017Infinity Monowire Satin Bra
Infinity Monowire Satin Bra Date: c. 1950s Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon satin Brand: Unknown This unsual bra appears to have been a patent prototype rather than a product, although bears a similarity…April 29, 2017Red Nylon & Lace Padded Quarter Cup Bra By La Parisienne
Red Nylon & Lace Padded Quarter Cup Bra By La Pariesienne Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon and lace Brand: La Parisienne This bra incorporates light padding and a low, quarter cup…April 29, 2017Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior
Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior Date: c. 1957 Origin: Designed in Paris, likely made in England by R. & W.H. Symington Fabric: Lace and nylon Brand: Christian Dior …April 29, 2017Triumph ‘Please Pamper Me’ Garment Care Booklet
Triumph 'Please Pamper Me' Garment Care Booklet Date: c.1950s Origin: Unknown, likely Great Britain Brand: Triumph This care booklet from Triumph shows that care instructions for synthetic undergarments were quite different…April 6, 2017
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