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  • 'The Art Of Figure Sculpture' Lingerie Catalogue By J. Roussel, c. 1930s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum

    ‘The Art Of Figure Sculpture’ Lingerie Catalogue By J. Roussel

    'The Art Of Figure Sculpture' Lingerie Catalogue By J. Roussel Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Brand: J. Roussel   This 1930s catalogue by French lingerie company J. Roussel, titled “The Art…
    May 1, 2025
  • Woolen Underwear Catalogue & Sample Cards By D. H. Evans & Co., c. 1920s, Great Britain The Underpinnings Museum

    Woolen Underwear Catalogue & Sample Cards By D. H. Evans & Co.

    Woolen Underwear Catalogue & Sample Cards By D. H. Evans & Co. Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Wool Brand: D. H. Evans & Co.   This catalogue of woollen underwear,…
    June 16, 2024
  • Nylon Rosette Ruffle Bra By Au Fait Foundations, c. 1950s, England. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Nylon Rosette Ruffle Bra By Au Fait Foundations

    Nylon Rosette Ruffle Bra By Au Fait Foundations Date: c. 1950s Origin: England Fabric: Nylon Brand: Au Fait Foundations   This bra has small, unlined mesh cups that are decorated with ruffled…
    April 24, 2024
  • Embroidered Tulle & Cotton 'Underbelt' Corselet By Avro, c. 1950s, England. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Embroidered Tulle & Cotton ‘Underbelt’ Corselet By Avro

    Embroidered Tulle & Cotton 'Underbelt' Corselet By Avro Date: c. 1950s Origin: England Fabric: Embroidered tulle, cotton coutil Brand: Avro   This 1950s “underbelt” corsetlet from Avro foundations is made out of…
    February 16, 2024
  • 'The Foster' Hose Supporter, c. 1900s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘The Foster’ Hose Supporter

    'The Foster' Hose Supporter Date: c. 1900s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton sateen, elastic Brand: The Foster Hose Supporter Co.   This is a hose supporter, made from cotton sateen, elastic, and…
    February 4, 2024
  • Cotton Lawn Corset Cover Half Samples By The Excelsior, c. 1880-1900s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Cotton Lawn Corset Cover Half Samples By The Excelsior

    Cotton Lawn Corset Cover Half Samples By The Excelsior Date: c. 1880-1900s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton lawn, machine lace, silk ribbon Brand: The Excelsior   This is a series of seven…
    February 4, 2024
  • 'What Is It?' Christmas Card By Angus Thomas, c. 1880s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum

    ‘What Is It?’ Christmas Card By Angus Thomas

    'What Is It?' Christmas Card By Angus Thomas Date: c. 1880s Origin: Great Britain Brand: Angus Thomas   This c. 1880s Christmas card, published by Angus Thomas, features a die cut illustration…
    December 19, 2023
  • Collection Of Embroidery Samples For Silk Lingerie & Nightwear, c. 1930s, Great Britain. Photography by Tigz Rice. The Underpinnings Museum.

    Collection Of Embroidery Samples For Silk Lingerie & Nightwear

    Collection Of Embroidery Samples For Silk Lingerie & Nightwear Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk Crepe Brand: Unknown   A collection of elaborate embroidery sample cards, with designs intended for…
    September 30, 2023
  • White Lace Strapless Cathedral Bra By Kestos, c. 1950s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    White Lace Strapless Cathedral Bra By Kestos

    White Lace Strapless Cathedral Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Kestos   A strapless bra with 'cathedral' structured supports offering uplift and allowing for strapless wear…
    September 2, 2023
  • Grey Cotton Corset With Contrast Pink Flossing Embroidery And Lace Ribbon Slot Trim By Fitu Corsets, c. 1900s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Grey Cotton Corset With Contrast Pink Flossing Embroidery And Lace Ribbon Slot Trim By Fitu Corsets

    Grey Cotton Corset With Contrast Pink Flossing Embroidery And Lace Ribbon Slot Trim By Fitu Corsets Date: c. 1900s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton sateen and cotton twill Brand: Fitu Corsets  …
    March 15, 2023
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