'Nanette' Child's Stretch Girdle By Formtex

A girdle in elasticated nylon mesh. It has four integrated suspender straps with metal grips. A small embroidered floral appliqué trims the waistline.

This style is designed to pull on over the hips and has no fastenings. It is not designed to dramatically reshape the body, instead offering gentle support, and most importantly, a method to keep stockings up in a time before tights were easily accessible.

From the collection of The Underpinnings Museum