Infinity 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, 2017Peter Pan ‘Freedom Ring’ Bra Advert
Peter Pan 'Freedom Ring' Bra Advert Date: c. 1950s Origin: United States Brand: Peter Pan Metal supports have been used in women’s undergarments ever since they replaced the use of whalebone in…April 6, 2017Exquisite Form ‘Circloform Floating Action’ Brassiere Advert
Exquisite Form 'Circloform Floating Action' Brassiere Advert Date: November 1952 Brand: Exquisite Form, published in the Ladies' Home Journal Technical innovation was extremely popular in brassiere design after the Second World…April 6, 2017Strapless Black Lace Structured Bra By Cadolle
Strapless Black Lace Structured Bra By Cadolle Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Leavers lace and bobbinet tulle Brand: Cadolle This unusual bra is a highly luxurious example of 1950s foundationwear, incorporating some of the…March 24, 2017Longline ‘Cinch-bra’ Merry Widow By Warner
Longline 'Cinch-bra' Merry Widow By Warner Date: c.1953 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon and lace Brand: Warner In the late nineteenth century, New York physician Dr Lucien Warner gave up his…March 24, 2017Monowire Heart Padding & Lace Bra By Belligne
Monowire Heart Padding & Lace Bra By Belligne Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Lace and nylon Brand: Belligne This luxurious bra incorporates many of the technological innovations of the 1950s, transforming them…February 17, 2017Exquisite Form ‘Circloform Floating Action’ Brassiere ‘Easter’ Advert
Exquisite Form 'Circloform Floating Action' Brassiere 'Easter' Advert Date: November 1953 Brand: Exquisite Form Technical innovation was extremely popular in brassiere design after the Second World War and patented or unusual…February 17, 2017
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