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  • Pink Satin 'Zoma' Suspender Belt By Kestos, c. 1930s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Pink Satin ‘Zoma’ Suspender Belt By Kestos

    Pink Satin 'Zoma' Suspender Belt By Kestos Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Rayon satin Brand: Kestos   A suspender belt in heavy rayon satin, with keyhole cutouts at the hips.…
    July 18, 2020
  • 'Chocolate Box' Pleated Satin Bra & Knicker Set By Miss Lala Presents, 2008, Made in China, Designed in the UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Chocolate Box’ Pleated Satin Bra & Knicker Set By Miss Lala Presents

    'Chocolate Box' Pleated Satin Bra & Knicker Set By Miss Lala Presents Date: 2008 Origin: Made in China, designed in the UK Fabric: Polyester satin Brand: Miss Lala Presents   A bra…
    July 18, 2020
  • Satin Scalloped Hem Quilted Bed Jacket, c. 1940s, Great Britian. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Satin Scalloped Hem Quilted Bed Jacket By Peerless Of London

    Satin Scalloped Hem Quilted Bed Jacket By Peerless Of London Date: c. 1940s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Rayon satin Brand: Peerless Of London   The bedjacket is a short cut jacket style…
    July 17, 2020
  • Padded Silk & Chenille Embroidery Garters With Metal Springs, late 18th century, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Padded Silk & Chenille Embroidery Garters With Metal Springs

    Padded Silk & Chenille Embroidery Garters With Metal Springs Date: Late 18th century Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk, fine metal springs Brand: Custom made   Before the invention of suspender belts, stockings…
    July 17, 2020
  • 'Sappho' Cupped Corset By Sian Hoffman, c. 2015, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Sappho’ Cupped Corset By Sian Hoffman

    'Sappho' Cupped Corset By Sian Hoffman Date: c. 2015 Origin: UK Fabric: Nylon crin, French lace, duchesse satin Brand: Sian Hoffman   A cupped corset incorporating cups and hip gussets of red…
    July 17, 2020
  • Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk, late 18th c. - early 19th c., Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk

    Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk Date: c. late 18th century to early 19th century Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Wood Brand: Custom made   Early busks were often made of wood, bone or baleen…
    July 17, 2020
  • Ivory & Pink Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior, 1957, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Ivory & Pink Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior

    Ivory & Pink Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior Date: 1957 Origin: Designed in Paris, made in England by R. & W.H. Symington Fabric: Nylon & machine lace Brand:…
    July 7, 2020
  • Structured Cage Bodysuit With Ribbon Lacing By Sparklewren, 2011, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Structured Cage Bodysuit With Ribbon Lacing By Sparklewren

    Structured Cage Bodysuit With Ribbon Lacing By Sparklewren Date: 2011 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk brocade and leather Brand: Sparklewren   An early experimental piece from the Sparklewren brand, this bodysuit was…
    June 2, 2020
  • Black Star Overbust Corset By Sparklewren, 2018, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Black Star’ Overbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Black Star Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: 2018 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk/cotton satin Brand: Sparklewren   This midbust corset is a late Sparklewren creation, and was one of the final corsets…
    June 2, 2020
  • Cyclamen Butterfly Overbust Corset By Sparklewren, 2017, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Cyclamen Butterfly’ Overbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Cyclamen Butterfly Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: 2017 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk/cotton satin Brand: Sparklewren   This overbust corset is a late Sparklewren creation, and was one of the final corsets…
    June 2, 2020
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