Homemade Parachute Silk & Tulle Slip, Bra & Tap Pant Set
Homemade Parachute Silk & Tulle Slip, Bra & Tap Pant Set Date: c. 1940s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Parachute silk, embroidered tulle Brand: Custom made This trousseau-style set was home made,…November 12, 2017Stretch And Guipure Lace Underwire Bra & High Cut Brief By La Perla
Stretch And Guipure Lace Underwire Bra & High Cut Brief By La Perla Date: c. 1995 Origin: Italy Fabric: Stretch lace and guipure embroidery Brand: La Perla A bra and brief set in…November 5, 2017Star Crochet Bra
Star Crochet Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made Crochet brassieres were first popularised in the 1930s, giving the lightly lifted bust line that was so fashionable for the time period,…November 5, 2017Sunburst Rayon And Lace Bra & Silk And Lace Ribbon Gusset Tap Pants
Sunburst Rayon And Lace Bra & Silk And Lace Ribbon Gusset Tap Pants Date: Bra c. 1930s, tap pants c. 1920s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Rayon/lace, Silk/lace Brand: Custom made This bra and…June 4, 2017Floral Printed Nylon Bra & Knicker Set By Saks Fifth Avenue
Floral Printed Nylon Bra & Knicker Set By Saks Fifth Avenue Date: c. 1960s Origin: United States Fabric: Printed nylon & nylon lycra Brand: Saks Fifth Avenue This bright, floral bra set is…April 29, 2017Quilted Padding & Elastic ‘Linda’ Bra By Philtrex
Quilted Padding & Elastic 'Linda' Bra By Philtrex Date: c. early 1960s Origin: Likely Great Britain Fabric: Nylon and lycra Brand: Philtrex Bras of this era mark the move into construction methods and materials…April 29, 2017Low Back Tear Drop Quilted Cup Bra By Charnaux
Low Back Tear Drop Quilted Cup Bra By Charnaux Date: 1950s Origin: Germany Fabric: Nylon Brand: Charnaux Like many bras of the 1950s, this example utilises stitching and padding to provide lift…April 29, 2017‘Floating Action’ Spiral Stitch Bra By Exquisite Form
'Floating Action' Spiral Stitch Bra By Exquisite Form Date: 1952 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Exquisite Form An iconic 1950s bra that was considered extremely innovative for the time period in its…April 29, 2017Infinity Monowire Satin Bra
Infinity Monowire Satin Bra Date: c. 1950s Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon satin Brand: Unknown This unsual bra appears to have been a patent prototype rather than a product, although bears a similarity…April 29, 2017Red Nylon & Lace Padded Quarter Cup Bra By La Parisienne
Red Nylon & Lace Padded Quarter Cup Bra By La Pariesienne Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon and lace Brand: La Parisienne This bra incorporates light padding and a low, quarter cup…April 29, 2017
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