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  • 'Her Sexcellency' Red Lace & Satin Overwire Bra By Dita Von Teese, c. 2014, made in China, designed in the USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Her Sexcellency’ Red Lace & Satin Overwire Bra By Dita Von Teese

    'Her Sexcellency' Red Lace & Satin Overwire Bra By Dita Von Teese Date: c. 2014 Origin: Made in China, designed in the USA Fabric: Polyester satin & lace Brand: Dita Von Teese…
    September 17, 2021
  • Sam Menning's Cover Girl Originals Catalogue, Vol. 3, Number 1, USA, c. 1950s, The Underpinnings Museum.

    Sam Menning’s Cover Girl Originals Catalogue, Vol. 3, Number 1

    Sam Menning's Cover Girl Originals Catalogue, Vol. 3, Number 1 Date: c. 1950s Origin: USA Brand: Cover Girl Originals   Cover Girl Originals was a catalogue created by American photographer Sam Menning…
    September 17, 2021
  • 'Hi-Front Nu-Wa Pantlet' - Celanese Rayon Anti-Chafing Knickers, c. 1930s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Hi-Front Nu-Wa Pantlet’ – Cellanese Rayon Anti-Chafing Knickers

    'Hi-Front Nu-Wa Pantlet' - Celanese Rayon Anti-Chafing Knickers Date: c. 1930s Origin: USA Fabric: Cellanese Rayon Brand: Nu-Wa   A pair of cutaway knickers, intended to reduce chafing at the thighs, offering…
    June 19, 2021
  • Tulle & Velvet Ribbon Trim Ruffle Knickers By Mme. Berthé, c. 1950s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Tulle & Velvet Ribbon Trim Ruffle Knickers By Mme. Berthé

    Tulle & Velvet Ribbon Trim Ruffle Knickers By Mme. Berthé Date: c. 1950s Origin: USA Fabric: Cotton, nylon mesh, velvet ribbon Brand: Mme. Berthé   A pair of extravagantly ruffled knickers in…
    June 19, 2021
  • Silk Chiffon & Lace Trim Step-In With Silk Ribbonwork, c. 1910s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Silk Chiffon & Lace Trim Step-In With Silk Ribbonwork

    Silk Chiffon & Lace Trim Step-In With Silk Ribbonwork Date: c. 1910s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk chiffon, silk machine lace, silk satin ribbon Brand: Likely custom made   An incredibly fine…
    November 18, 2020
  • Homemade Sheer Nylon & Lace Knickers, c. 1960s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Homemade Sheer Nylon & Lace Knickers

    Homemade Sheer Nylon & Lace Knickers Date: c. 1960s Origin: USA Fabric: Nylon tulle, nylon lace Brand: Home made A pair of knickers in a sheer peach nylon mesh, with a central…
    November 18, 2020
  • Demi-Cup Nylon Corselet With Ribbon Slot Trim By 'Filly By Ferreras' For Warner's, 1961, United States. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Demi-Cup Nylon Corselet With Ribbon Slot Trim By ‘Filly By Ferreras’ For Warner’s

    Demi-Cup Nylon Corselet With Ribbon Slot Trim By 'Filly By Ferreras' For Warner's Date: 1961 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon and elastane blend Brand: 'Filly By Ferreras' for Warner's   A nylon…
    July 18, 2020
  • Gibson Girl Underbust Corset By Pop Antique, 2015, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Gibson Girl Underbust Corset By Pop Antique

    Gibson Girl Underbust Corset By Pop Antique Date: 2015 Origin: United States Fabric: Hemp Brand: Pop Antique   This lightweight but shapely underbust corset is inspired by the dramatic curves of early…
    July 18, 2020
  • White Cotton Adjustable Maternity Corset By Gossard, c. 1914, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    White Cotton Adjustable Maternity Corset By Gossard

    White Cotton Adjustable Maternity Corset By Gossard Date: c. 1914 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton, elastic Brand: Gossard   A maternity corset that allowed for easier self dressing and adjustment, with the…
    July 18, 2020
  • Pale Pink Habotai Silk & Filet Lace Bed Jacket, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Pale Pink Habotai Silk & Filet Lace Bed Jacket

    Pale Pink Habotai Silk & Filet Lace Bed Jacket Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Habotai silk, cotton filet lace Brand: Unknown   The bedjacket is a short cut jacket style…
    July 17, 2020
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