Girdle & ‘Paraknit’ Brassiere Advertisement By Treo
Girdle & 'Paraknit' Brassiere Advertisement By Treo Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA/Canada Brand: Treo This early 1920s advertisement for Treo’s Girdle and Brassiere reads, “The Treo Girdle is made entirely of…March 17, 2025Molded Foam Sling Bra & Open Lace Panty Girdle By Frederick’s Of Hollywood
Molded Foam Sling Bra & Open Lace Panty Girdle By Frederick's Of Hollywood Date: c. 1964-1969 Origin: Germany & the USA Fabric: Nylon, rayon and rubber blend Brand: Frederick's Of Hollywood &…January 23, 2025‘Beau-T-Form’s Scientific Maternity Service’ Booklet By Stayform
'Beau-T-Form's Scientific Maternity Service' Booklet By Stayform Date: 1949 Origin: USA Brand: Stayform This 1949 catalogue advertises maternity corsets from “Beau-T-Form’s Scientific Maternity Service,” produced by Stayform foundations. It warns that…June 16, 2024‘How Stayform Balances The Figure’ Information Card
'How Stayform Balances The Figure' Information Card Date: 1949 Origin: USA Brand: Stayform This 1949 demonstration card from a Stayform Foundations sales kit doesn’t showcase a particular product, but claims how…June 16, 2024Bra-Girdle Hooks By Gemco
Bra-Girdle Hooks By Gemco Date: c. 1950s Origin: USA Fabric: Elastic, metal Brand: Gemco These c. 1950s bra girdle hooks would have been worn to connect the wearer’s bra to their…March 15, 2024‘Stand The Test Of Time’ Advertisement By Maidenform
'Stand The Test Of Time' Advertisement By Maidenform Date: 1942 Origin: United States Brand: Maidenform This 1942 advertisement for Maidenform brassieres boasts that they “stand the test of time!” The advertisement…March 15, 2024‘Discriminating Women’ Advertisement By Carole Brassieres
'Discriminating Women' Advertisement By Carole Brassieres Date: c. 1940s Origin: United States Brand: Carole Brassieres This 1940s advertisement for a brassiere by Carole Brassieres plays up the inexpensive cost of the…March 10, 2024Chemical Lace & Orange Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap
Chemical Lace & Orange Silk Ribbon Boudoir Cap Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA Fabric: Chemical lace, silk Brand: Custom made A boudoir cap made of panels of beige chemical lace, with…September 29, 2023Floral Print Cotton Corset With Lace Ribbon Slot Trim By R. H. Macy & Co.
Floral Print Cotton Corset With Lace Ribbon Slot Trim By R. H. Macy & Co. Date: c. 1890s Origin: USA Fabric: Cotton twill Brand: R. H. Macy & Co. This corset…September 4, 2023Warner Bros Coraline Corsets Booklet
Warner Bros Coraline Corsets Booklet Date: c. 1880s Origin: United States Brand: Warner Bros This c. 1880s booklet produced by the Warner Brothers is mostly dedicated to describing the Coraline material…August 8, 2023
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