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  • Molded Foam Sling Bra & Open Lace Panty Girdle By Frederick's Of Hollywood, c. 1964-1969, Germany & USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Molded 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
  • Nylon Rosette Ruffle Bra By Au Fait Foundations, c. 1950s, England. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Nylon Rosette Ruffle Bra By Au Fait Foundations

    Nylon Rosette Ruffle Bra By Au Fait Foundations Date: c. 1950s Origin: England Fabric: Nylon Brand: Au Fait Foundations   This bra has small, unlined mesh cups that are decorated with ruffled…
    April 24, 2024
  • White Lace Strapless Cathedral Bra By Kestos, c. 1950s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    White Lace Strapless Cathedral Bra By Kestos

    White Lace Strapless Cathedral Bra By Kestos Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Kestos   A strapless bra with 'cathedral' structured supports offering uplift and allowing for strapless wear…
    September 2, 2023
  • Spiral Stitch Low Back Bra By Gay By La Perla, c. 1950s, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Spiral Stitch Low Back Bra By Gay By La Perla

    Spiral Stitch Low Back Bra By Gay By La Perla Date: c. 1950s Origin: Italy Fabric: Nylon mesh and lace Brand: La Perla   A low back solution bra by La Perla…
    March 15, 2023
  • Lovebird Knitted Strapless Bra By Timpa, c. 1970s, Holland. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Lovebird Knitted Strapless Bra By Timpa

    Lovebird Knitted Strapless Bra By Timpa Date: c. 1970s Origin: The Netherlands Fabric: Nylon elastane blend Brand: Timpa   A strapless, underwired bra created from a beige, knitted nylon-elastane blend mesh. The…
    March 15, 2023
  • Cream Silk Georgette Trousseau Set With Embroidery, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Cream Silk Georgette Trousseau Set With Embroidery, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork

    Cream Silk Georgette Trousseau Set With Embroidery, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA Fabric: Silk Georgette, Machine Lace Brand: Unknown   A bridal trousseau ensemble incoroprating a step-in teddy,…
    March 14, 2023
  • 'Rosa' Bridal Chantilly Lace Lingerie Set With Pearl Beading By Karolina Laskowska, 2018, Norway. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Rosa’ Bridal Chantilly Lace Lingerie Set With Pearl Beading By Karolina Laskowska

    'Rosa' Bridal Chantilly Lace Lingerie Set With Pearl Beading By Karolina Laskowska Date: 2018 Origin: Norway Fabric: French chantilly lace, satin elastic, freshwater pearls Brand: Karolina Laskowska   A lingerie set that…
    March 13, 2023
  • Floral Jacquard Rayon Sling Bra By Fina, c. 1930s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Floral Jacquard Rayon Sling Bra By Fina

    Floral Jacquard Rayon Sling Bra By Fina Date: c. 1930s Origin: Unknown, possibly Germany, Austria or Switzerland Fabric: Rayon Brand: Fina   A sling style bra that offered gentle lift and shaping…
    March 8, 2023
  • Silk Chiffon & Appliquéd Lace Bandeau Bra With Rosette Trim

    Silk Chiffon & Appliquéd Lace Bandeau Bra With Rosette Trim

    Silk Chiffon & Appliquéd Lace Bandeau Bra With Rosette Trim Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk chiffon, bobbinet tulle, machine lace Brand: Saks Fifth Avenue   An bandeau bra crafted…
    March 7, 2023
  • 'Sirens' Green Silk & Tulle Lingerie Set By Pillowbook, 2017, China. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Sirens’ Green Silk & Tulle Lingerie Set By Pillowbook

    'Sirens' Green Silk & Tulle Lingerie Set By Pillowbook Date: 2017 Origin: China Fabric: Silk satin Brand: Pillowbook   The 'Sirens' collection showcases fine couture sewing techniques, with intricate 'waves' of silk…
    November 17, 2022
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