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  • 'String' Open Bra & Suspender Belt By Made By Niki, 2011, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘String’ Open Bra & Suspender Belt By Made By Niki

    'String' Open Bra & Suspender Belt By Made By Niki Date: 2011 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Fringe, velvet elastic Brand: Made By Niki   The first ‘String’ collection by Made By Niki…
  • 'High Line' White Nylon Bra By Kestos, c. 1950s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    \’High Line\’ White Nylon Bra By Kestos

    'High Line' White Nylon Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Woven nylon Brand: Kestos   This rendition of the Kestos bra was trademarked in 1941 by Rosamond Lilian Klin, commonly…
  • Cutaway Blue Silk & White Lace Bridal Trousseau Teddy, c. 1940s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Cutaway Blue Silk & White Lace Bridal Trousseau Teddy

    Cutaway Blue Silk & White Lace Bridal Trousseau Teddy Date: c. 1940s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Weighted silk satin, machine lace Brand: Custom made   A step-in teddy, created by a professional…
  • Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk With Lovebirds, c. late 18th century to early 19th century. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk With Lovebirds

    Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk With Lovebirds Date: c. late 18th century to early 19th century Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Wood Brand: Custom made   A carved wooden busk, with engraved motifs of…
  • Keyhole Cut Out Bra & Lace Half Slip By Christian Dior, c. 1957, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Keyhole Cut Out Bra & Lace Half Slip By Christian Dior

    Keyhole Cut Out Bra & Lace Half Slip By Christian Dior Date: 1957 Origin: Designed in Paris, made in England by R. & W.H. Symington Fabric: Nylon & machine lace Brand: Christian…
  • 'Dita' Satin Corset By Velda Lauder, 2005, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    \’Dita\’ Satin Corset By Velda Lauder

    'Dita' Satin Corset By Velda Lauder Date: 2005 Origin: UK Fabric: Polyester satin, cotton twill Brand: Velda Lauder   A corset with a dramatic sweetheart neckline. The centre panel of sleek black…
  • Pale Blue Satin Masculine Corset By La Guêpière, c. late 1980s, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale Blue Satin Masculine Corset By Iris Norris

    Pale Blue Satin Masculine Corset By Iris Norris Date: c. late 1980s Origin: UK Fabric: Polyester satin, cotton Brand: La Guêpière/Iris Norris   A longline underbust corset, crafted from an outer layer…
  • 'Ruffle Bum' Silk Knickers By Strumpet & Pink, c. 2000s, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    \’Ruffle Bum\’ Silk Knickers By Strumpet & Pink

    'Ruffle Bum' Silk Knickers By Strumpet & Pink Date: c. 2000s Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk Brand: Strumpet & Pink   A pair of knickers in red silk georgette. The centre back of…
  • 'Dawn' Corset With Draped Silk & Painted Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren, 2020, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    \’Dawn\’ Corset With Draped Silk & Painted Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren

    'Dawn' Corset With Draped Silk & Painted Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren Date: 2020 Origin: UK Fabric: Silk-cotton duchesse satin, silk organza, machine lace Brand: Sparklewren   A mid-bust corset with profuse embellishment,…
  • Escape Map Silk Lingerie Set, Created For Countess Mountbatten, c. 1940s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Escape Map Silk Lingerie Set, Created For Countess Mountbatten

    Escape Map Silk Lingerie Set, Created For Countess Mountbatten Date: c. 1940s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Printed Silk Crêpe Brand: Custom Made   A 'Kestos' style bra and tap pants made from…