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  • 'Uniform' Underwire Bra Top & Briefs By Chromat, c. 2010s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Uniform’ Underwire Bra Top & Briefs By Chromat

    'Uniform' Underwire Bra Top & Briefs By Chromat Date: c. 2010s Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon spandex blend Brand: Chromat   A top and brief set of nylon spandex blend fabric with…
  • 'Whirlpool' Spiral Stitch Overwire Bra By Hollywood Maxwell, c. 1944, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Whirlpool’ Spiral Stitch Overwire Bra By Hollywood Maxwell

    'Whirlpool' Spiral Stitch Overwire Bra By Hollywood Maxwell Date: c. 1944 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Hollywood Maxwell   Although spiral stitching and overwires are bra features often associated with 1950s…
  • Lingerie Clasp By Wilsnap, c. 1926, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Lingerie Clasp By Wilsnap

    Lingerie Clasp By Wilsnap Date: c. 1926 Origin: United States Fabric: Steel Brand: Wilsnap   Similarly to lingerie chains, lingerie clasps were designed to attach to shoulder straps of lingerie and outerwear,…
  • Adjustable Garter Buckle Cards By Wilsnap, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Adjustable Garter Buckle Cards By Wilsnap

    Adjustable Garter Buckle Cards By Wilsnap Date: c. 1926 Origin: United States Fabric: Metal Brand: Wilsnap   These garter buckles were designed to allow women to create their own garters with any…
  • Silk Slip With Integrated Corselet By Redfern, c.1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Silk Slip With Integrated Corselet By Redfern

    Silk Slip With Integrated Corselet By Redfern Date: c.1927 Origin: United States Fabric: Silk  crêpe and embroidered tulle outer. Coutil, elastic and steel boned interior. Brand: Redfern, possibly produced for Warner's  …
  • Lace 'Merry Widow' With Front Zip & Padded Cups By Warner, c. 1960s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Lace ‘Merry Widow’ With Front Zip & Padded Cups By Warner

    Lace 'Merry Widow' With Front Zip & Padded Cups By Warner Date: c. 1961 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon, polyester and spandex Brand: Warner   In the late nineteenth century, New York…
  • 'Bricolage' Lace Bra & Garter Belt By Dottie's Delights, c. 2012, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    ‘Bricolage’ Lace Bra & Garter Belt By Dottie’s Delights

    'Bricolage' Lace Bra & Garter Belt By Dottie's Delights Date: 2012 Origin: United States Fabric: Lace, nylon mesh Brand: Dottie's Delights   A coordinating bra and suspender set in chantilly lace lined…
  • Silk With Lace Appliqué Robe & Slip Set By Victoria's Secret, c. 1980s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Silk With Lace Appliqué Robe & Slip Set By Victoria’s Secret

    Silk With Lace Appliqué Robe & Slip Set By Victoria's Secret Date: c. 1980s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk Brand: Victoria's Secret   A coordinating slip and robe in pale pink silk,…
  • Watered Silk & Elastic Hose Supporters With Gilded Suspender Clips, c. 1890s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Watered Silk & Elastic Hose Supporters With Gilded Suspender Clips

    Watered Silk & Elastic Hose Supporters With Gilded Suspender Clips Date: c. 1890s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk & Elastic Brand: Unknown   A pair of luxurious hose supporters made with watered…
  • Rayon Satin & Elastic Sling Bra By Tre-Zur, c. 1930s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Rayon Satin & Elastic Sling Bra By Tre-Zur

    Rayon Satin & Elastic Sling Bra By Tre-Zur Date: c. 1930s Origin: United States Fabric: Rayon Brand: Tre-Zur   A sling style bra that offered gentle lift and shaping to the breasts,…