Corded Corset With Flossing Embroidery By S&S
Corded Corset With Flossing Embroidery By S&S Date: c. late 1880s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton Brand: S&S This lightweight yet very curvy corset is constructed from two layers of cream herringbone…July 29, 2017Cross Stitch Wedding Garter
Cross Stitch Wedding Garter Date: 1864 Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk and elastic Brand: Custom made A wedding garter made with a panel of floral embroidered net, backed with silk ribbon…July 26, 2017Garden of Delights Knickers by Strumpet & Pink
Garden of Delights Knickers by Strumpet & Pink Date: c. 2008 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk Brand: Strumpet & Pink These knickers combine luxurious construction techniques with erotically charged design; a garment…June 4, 2017‘A Good Old Xmas Bust’ Christmas Greeting Card
'A Good Old Xmas Bust' Christmas Greeting Card Date: c.1905 Origin: Great Britain Brand: Unknown A humorous greeting card that utilises a number of corset-inspired puns. The exterior shows a cut…May 4, 2017‘The Finishing Touch’ Boudoir Postcard By The Photochrom Co
'The Finishing Touch' Boudoir Postcard By The Photochrom Co Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Brand: The Photochrom Co Ltd A postcard detailing a 'flapper' girl at her toilette applying finishing powder, illustrated…May 4, 2017Quilted Padding & Elastic ‘Linda’ Bra By Philtrex
Quilted Padding & Elastic 'Linda' Bra By Philtrex Date: c. early 1960s Origin: Likely Great Britain Fabric: Nylon and lycra Brand: Philtrex Bras of this era mark the move into construction methods and materials…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, 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, 2017Floral Ruffled Terylene Bra By St Michael
Floral Ruffled Terylene Bra By St Michael Date: c. 1960s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Terylene Brand: St Michael / Marks & Spencer An underwire bra in a delicate floral blue and white printed terylene, a…March 24, 2017Jacquard Wrap Around Bandeau Bra
Jacquard Wrap Around Bandeau Bra Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Jacquard Cotton Blend Brand: Unknown A very simple early bra, designed to bind and flatten the bustline to emulate the 1920s…March 24, 2017
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