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  • "No Bra" Sheer Nylon Bra by Rudi Gernreich for Exquisite Form, 1964, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    “No Bra” Sheer Nylon Bra by Rudi Gernreich for Exquisite Form

    "No Bra" Sheer Nylon Bra by Rudi Gernreich for Exquisite Form Date: 1965 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Rudi Gernreich for Exquisite Form   The 1950s bra design trend for a…
    February 22, 2018
  • The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017Sheer Cream Silk Stockings With Clocked Ankle By Rosaine Hosiery, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Sheer Cream Silk Stockings With Clocked Ankle By Rosaine Hosiery

    Sheer Cream Silk Stockings With Clocked Ankle By Rosaine Hosiery Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Rosaine Hosiery   These cream stockings are made of an incredibly fine silk,…
    February 22, 2018
  • Embroidered Tulle 'Merry Widow' By Warner, c. 1957, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Embroidered Nylon Tulle ‘Merry Widow’ By Warner

    Embroidered Nylon Tulle 'Merry Widow' By Warner Date: c. 1957 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Warner   In the late nineteenth century, New York physician Dr Lucien Warner gave up his…
    February 16, 2018
  • Green Silk Swiss Waist With Ruffled Trim, c. 1860s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Green Silk Swiss Waist With Ruffled Trim

    Green Silk Swiss Waist With Ruffled Trim Date: c. 1860s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Custom made   The term 'Swiss Waist' refers to a boned, typically pointed cincher or corselet,…
    January 20, 2018
  • 'The Scott' Ventilated Hip Pad & Bustle by Charles H. Scott, c. 1905, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘The Scott’ Ventilated Hip Pad & Bustle by Charles H. Scott

    'The Scott' Ventilated Hip Pad & Bustle by Charles H. Scott Date: c. 1905 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton Brand: Charles H. Scott   A bustle and hip pad designed to support…
    January 20, 2018
  • Black Silk & Embroidered Tulle Bra & Tap Pants by Owl Make, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Silk & Embroidered Tulle Bra & Tap Pants by Owl Make

    Black Silk & Embroidered Tulle Bra & Tap Pants by Owl Make Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk and tulle Brand: Owl Make   A bandeau-style bra and tap pant…
    January 20, 2018
  • Cotton Nursing Bra With Faggoting Stitch By Maidenform, c. 1934, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Cotton Nursing Bra By Maidenform

    Cotton Nursing Bra By Maidenform Date: c. 1934 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton Brand: Maidenform   An everyday bra with specially adapted patterning and construction suited for nursing. The main body of…
    January 10, 2018
  • 'Night Garden' Embroidered Tulle Bralet & Silk Tap Pants by Evgenia, 2015, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Night Garden’ Embroidered Tulle Bralet & Silk Tap Pants by Evgenia

    'Night Garden' Embroidered Tulle Bralet & Silk Tap Pants by Evgenia Date: 2015 Origin: United States Fabric: Embroidered tulle, silk crêpe de chine, leavers lace Brand: Evgenia   The 'Night Garden' lingerie…
    January 10, 2018
  • Black Cotton Sateen Corset With White Flossing & Woven Trim by P. N., C. late 1880s - early 1890s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Karolina Laskowska

    Black Cotton Sateen Corset With White Flossing & Woven Trim by P. N.

    Black Cotton Sateen Corset With White Flossing & Woven Trim by P. N. Date: c. late 1880s - early 1890s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton sateen Brand: P. N.   This corset…
    January 4, 2018
  • Pleated Silk Georgette Gown With Lace Appliqué by Juel Park, c. 1940s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pleated Silk Georgette Gown With Lace Appliqué by Juel Park

    Pleated Silk Georgette Gown With Lace Appliqué by Juel Park Date: c. 1940s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Juel Park   A full length gown of sky blue toned silk georgette,…
    December 14, 2017
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