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Lurex Bralet By Mary Quant
Lurex Bralet By Mary Quant Date: c. 1970s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Lurex Brand: Mary Quant Estimated to be early 1970s (much like a similar style bra in the Museum of London’s collections). The Lurex…!['Young You' teen bra by Silhouette, c. 1960s The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017]()
‘Young You’ Teen Bra By Silhouette
'Young You' Teen Bra By Silhouette Date: c. 1960s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon and lycra mesh Brand: Silhouette Padding was not just used to create uplift, it was also used to make breasts…![Aertex and elastic bust bodice, c. 1900s The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017]()
Aertex & Elastic Bust Bodice
Aertex & Elastic Bust Bodice Date: c. 1900s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Aertex Brand: Unknown This bust bodice is a highly unusual garment, representing a pre-cursor to the modern bra. At the time, it…!['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…![Embroidered Silk Kestos Style Bra & Tap Pant Set, c. early 1930s The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017]()
Embroidered Silk Kestos Style Bra & Tap Pant Set
Embroidered Silk Kestos Style Bra & Tap Pant Set Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk satin Brand: Custom made A soft cup style bra based on the ‘Kestos’ bra of…![Kestos Bra 'Line' Advertisement, circa 1930s, The Underpinnings Museum]()
Kestos Bra ‘Line’ Advertisement
Kestos Bra 'Line' Advertisement Date: c. 1930s Origin: England Brand: Kestos The 'Kestos' style bra was one of the defining moments of 1930s lingerie, marking the move from the 1920s trend for…![Lingerie Embroidery Designs Catalogue by Briggs Transfers - The Underpinnings Museum]()
Lingerie Embroidery Designs Catalogue by Briggs Transfers
Lingerie Embroidery Designs Catalogue by Briggs Transfers Date: estimated to be 1930s Origin: England Brand: Briggs' Transfers A catalogue of embroidery designs from Manchester-based company Briggs' Transfers. The company produced paper transfers of…![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…![Silk tulle and lace ruffle step-in Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum]()
Silk Tulle And Lace Ruffle Step-In
Silk Tulle And Lace Ruffle Step-In Date: c. late 1910s or early 1920s Origin: Unknown, possibly Great Britain Fabric: Silk This early example of the camiknicker/step-in teddy style is remarkable both in…![Cotton Princess-line chemise with lace appliqué and embroidery Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum]()
Cotton And Bow Lace Appliqué Chemise
Cotton And Bow Lace Appliqué Chemise Date: c. 1910 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Cotton This Edwardian chemise is made of an extremely fine cotton lawn and would have been worn directly against…
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