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  • Molded Foam Sling Bra & Open Lace Panty Girdle By Frederick's Of Hollywood, c. 1964-1969, Germany & USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Molded Foam Sling Bra & Open Lace Panty Girdle By Frederick’s Of Hollywood

    Molded Foam Sling Bra & Open Lace Panty Girdle By Frederick's Of Hollywood Date: c. 1964-1969 Origin: Germany & the USA Fabric: Nylon, rayon and rubber blend Brand: Frederick's Of Hollywood &…
    January 23, 2025
  • Forest Green 'Longs' Tights By Eva Farve, c. 1960s, Norway. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Forest Green Tights By Eva Farve

    Forest Green Tights By Eva Farve Date: c. 1960s Origin: Norway Fabric: Nylon blend Brand: Eva Farve   These 1960s forest green tights, size 36/44, are from Norway, from the brand Eva…
    May 8, 2024
  • Beige Floral Lycra Mesh Shaping Bodysuit By Chantelle, c. 1960s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Beige Floral Lycra Mesh Shaping Bodysuit By Chantelle

    Beige Floral Lycra Mesh Shaping Bodysuit By Chantelle Date: c. 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon-elastane blend Brand: Chantelle   This shaping bodysuit, from French brand Chantelle, was designed to provide all-over support…
    March 15, 2024
  • 'Nanette' Child's Stretch Girdle By Formtex, c. 1960s, Sweden. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Nanette’ Child’s Stretch Girdle By Formtex

    'Nanette' Child's Stretch Girdle By Formtex Date: c. 1960s Origin: Sweden Fabric: Elasticated nylon Brand: Formtex   A girdle in elasticated nylon mesh. It has four integrated suspender straps with metal grips.…
    June 27, 2022
  • 'Jeune Fille' Embroidered Teen Girdle By Cadolle, c. 1950-60s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Jeune Fille’ Embroidered Teen Girdle By Cadolle

    'Jeune Fille' Embroidered Teen Girdle By Cadolle Date: c. 1950-60s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon mesh and satin Brand: Cadolle   A girdle intended to be worn by teenage girls from Cadolle's 'Jeune…
    June 27, 2022
  • Half Cup Sling Bra With Pleated Tulle By Spice N Nice, c. 1960s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Half Cup Sling Bra With Pleated Tulle By Spice N Nice

    Half Cup Sling Bra With Pleated Tulle By Spice N Nice Date: c. 1960s Origin: USA Fabric: Nylon Brand: Spice n Nice   A nylon sling-style bra, that offered a subtle lift…
    January 8, 2022
  • Ice Blue & Navy Nylon Lace Bra & Tap Pants By Cadolle, c. 1960s, France. The Underpinnings Museum.

    Ice Blue & Navy Nylon Lace Bra & Tap Pants By Cadolle

    Ice Blue & Navy Nylon Lace Bra & Tap Pants By Cadolle Date: c. 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Cadolle   A bra and tap pant set in fine nylon lace,…
    June 19, 2021
  • Pale Blue Nylon Tulle Bra By Christian Dior, c. 1960s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale Blue Nylon Tulle Bra By Christian Dior

    Pale Blue Nylon Tulle Bra By Christian Dior Date: c. 1967 Origin: France Fabric: Nylon tulle Brand: Christian Dior   A bra made of nylon tulle and trimmed with ribbon slot lace…
    November 20, 2020
  • Homemade Sheer Nylon & Lace Knickers, c. 1960s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Homemade Sheer Nylon & Lace Knickers

    Homemade Sheer Nylon & Lace Knickers Date: c. 1960s Origin: USA Fabric: Nylon tulle, nylon lace Brand: Home made A pair of knickers in a sheer peach nylon mesh, with a central…
    November 18, 2020
  • Demi-Cup Nylon Corselet With Ribbon Slot Trim By 'Filly By Ferreras' For Warner's, 1961, United States. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Demi-Cup Nylon Corselet With Ribbon Slot Trim By ‘Filly By Ferreras’ For Warner’s

    Demi-Cup Nylon Corselet With Ribbon Slot Trim By 'Filly By Ferreras' For Warner's Date: 1961 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon and elastane blend Brand: 'Filly By Ferreras' for Warner's   A nylon…
    July 18, 2020
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