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  • Calliope corset by Tighter Corsets. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Calliope’ Embroidered Overbust Corset By Tighter Corsets

    'Calliope' Embroidered Overbust Corset By Tighter Corsets Date: 2016 Origin: Duvall WA, United States Fabric: Silk Satin, coutil, satin ribbon, silk floss, antique alenciennes lace, leavers lace. Linen/cotton blend lining.  Cotton twill…
  • Two Pairs Of Rouleaux Satin Elastic Garters, c.1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Two Pairs Of Rouleaux Satin Elastic Garters

    Two Pairs Of Rouleaux Satin Elastic Garters Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Elastic Brand: Unknown   These garters are essentially created as tubes of elastic with decorative satin threads wrapped…
  • Silk Ribbon Garter & Embroidered Handkerchief Gift Set, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photo by Tigz Rice

    Silk Ribbon Garter & Embroidered Handkerchief Gift Set

    Silk Ribbon Garter & Embroidered Handkerchief Gift Set Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Unknown   A gift set comprising of a pair of garters, handkerchief and a storage case, displayed…
  • Ivory silk ribbon garters, c. 1920s, USA, The Underpinnings Museum, Photo by Tigz Rice

    Ivory Silk Ribbon Garters With Bows

    Ivory Silk Ribbon Garters With Bows Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk ribbon and elastic Brand: Custom made   A pair of garters with a base of  elastic covered in…
  • Pink Ribbon Garter With Blue Crochet Trim & Cream Rosette, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Pink Ribbon Garter With Blue Crochet Trim & Cream Rosette

    Pink Ribbon Garter With Blue Crochet Trim & Cream Rosette Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Custom made   A pair of garters with a base of  elastic with…
  • Silk Ribbon & Wax Flower Wedding Garters, c.1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Silk Ribbon & Wax Flower Wedding Garters

    Silk Ribbon & Wax Flower Wedding Garters Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk ribbon, wax flowers, elastic Brand: Unknown   A pair of garters with a base of elastic topped…
  • Jacquard Weave Cherry Blossom Silk Bed Jacket With Appliqué & Frog Fastenings, c. 1940s, Made in China for the USA market. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Jacquard Weave Cherry Blossom Silk Bed Jacket With Appliqué & Frog Fastenings

    Jacquard Weave Cherry Blossom Silk Bed Jacket With Appliqué & Frog Fastenings Date: c. 1940s Origin: Made in China for the USA market Fabric: Silk and tulle Brand: Unknown   The bedjacket…
  • Silk Open Back Shorts By Jean Yu, c. 2010, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Silk Open Back Shorts By Jean Yu

    Silk Open Back Shorts By Jean Yu Date: c. 2010 Origin: New York, United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Jean Yu   These shorts have a minimalist cut, and use graphic blocking of…
  • Ombré Mesh Bodysuit By The Lake & Stars, 2010, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Tie Dye Mesh Bodysuit By The Lake & Stars

    Ombré Mesh Bodysuit By The Lake & Stars Date: Autumn/Winter 2010 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon/elastane blend stretch mesh Brand: The Lake & Stars   This body is comprised of tie-dyed sheer…
  • Selvedge Silk Georgette Knickers By Jean Yu, c. 2005, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Selvedge Silk Georgette Knickers By Jean Yu

    Selvedge Silk Georgette Knickers By Jean Yu Date: c. 2010 Origin: New York, United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Jean Yu   This pair of black georgette silk briefs is deceptively simple. What…