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  • 'Cupid' pre-formed spiral stitch bra by Miss Twilfit, c. 1950s The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017

    Pre-Formed Spiral Stitch ‘Cupid’ Bra By Miss Twilfit

    Pre-Formed Spiral Stitch 'Cupid' Bra By Miss Twilfit Date:  c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Bri-nylon Brand: Miss Twilfit   This bra represents numerous technological advancements of the 1950s, including pre-forming, spiral stitching and the…
  • Aldrex Corsets & Brassieres Catalogue, circa 1950, The Underpinnings Museum

    Aldrex Corsets & Brassieres Catalogue

    Aldrex Corsets & Brassieres Catalogue Date:  1950 Origin: England Brand: Aldrex by Alders A catalogue from Portsmouth-based corset factory 'Alders', for their 'Aldrex' brand of corsetry. The pieces in this catalogue were…
  • Jacques Fath couture lace appliqué stockings Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum

    Lace Appliqué Fully Fashioned Stockings By Jacques Fath

    Lace Appliqué Fully Fashioned Stockings By Jacques Fath Date:  1954 Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Jacques Fath It was on January 28th, 1954 that the Haute Couture fashion house Jacques Fath introduced…
  • Jacquard weave high-leg suspender knickers by Mondaine Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum

    Jacquard High-Leg Suspender Knickers By Mondaine

    Jacquard High-Leg Suspender Knickers by Mondaine Date:  c. 1950s Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Viscose Brand: Mondaine A pair of high-leg knickers with built in suspenders, rising to the natural waist. There are…
  • Lace and strappy low-back bra by Formfit Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum

    U-Wire Low Back Bra By Formfit

    U-Wire Low Back Bra by Formfit Date:  c. 1950s Origin: United States Fabric: Leavers Lace, nylon, elastic Brand: Formfit A soft cup style bra with a plunge U-wire seperator and strappy low…
  • Lace & Ruffle Corselet By Lady Marlene, c. 1950s, USA. Photography by Tigz Rice. The Underpinnings Museum

    Corselet With Lace Appliqué, Padded Cups & Tulle Ruffles By Lady Marlene

    Corselet With Lace Appliqué, Padded Cups & Tulle Ruffles By Lady Marlene Date:  c. 1950s Origin: USA Fabric: Nylon Lace, nylon tulle and nylon mix stretch mesh. Brand: Likely Lady Marlene A wonderfully…