Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior
Lace And Velvet Trim Longline Bra By Christian Dior Date: c. 1957 Origin: Designed in Paris, likely made in England by R. & W.H. Symington Fabric: Lace and nylon Brand: Christian Dior …April 29, 2017Satin Bandeau Bra With Tripartate Strapping By The Modishform
Satin Bandeau Bra With Tripartate Strapping By The Modishform Date: Late 1910s, early 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton sateen Brand: The Modishform A relatively simple bandeau bra, this piece would have been…March 24, 2017Strapless Black Lace Structured Bra By Cadolle
Strapless Black Lace Structured Bra By Cadolle Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Leavers lace and bobbinet tulle Brand: Cadolle This unusual bra is a highly luxurious example of 1950s foundationwear, incorporating some of the…March 24, 2017Darted Nylon Tulle Bra
Darted Nylon Tulle Bra Date: c. 1940s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Nylon tulle Brand: Unknown This bra is is constructed from what appears to be nylon one-way stretch mesh, but has no labelling (a label appears…March 24, 2017Floral Ruffled Terylene Bra By St Michael
Floral Ruffled Terylene Bra By St Michael Date: c. 1960s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Terylene Brand: St Michael / Marks & Spencer An underwire bra in a delicate floral blue and white printed terylene, a…March 24, 2017‘The Circlet’ Wraparound Bra By Nemo
'The Circlet' Wraparound Bra By Nemo Date: 1919 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton bobbinet tulle and cotton twill Brand: Nemo A very early brassiere style with an extremely innovative design for the…March 24, 2017Longline ‘Cinch-bra’ Merry Widow By Warner
Longline 'Cinch-bra' Merry Widow By Warner Date: c.1953 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon and lace Brand: Warner In the late nineteenth century, New York physician Dr Lucien Warner gave up his…March 24, 2017Jacquard Wrap Around Bandeau Bra
Jacquard Wrap Around Bandeau Bra Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Jacquard Cotton Blend Brand: Unknown A very simple early bra, designed to bind and flatten the bustline to emulate the 1920s…March 24, 2017Lurex Bralet By Mary Quant
Lurex Bralet By Mary Quant Date: c. 1970s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Lurex Brand: Mary Quant Estimated to be early 1970s (much like a similar style bra in the Museum of London’s collections). The Lurex…March 14, 2017‘Young You’ Teen Bra By Silhouette
'Young You' Teen Bra By Silhouette Date: c. 1960s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon and lycra mesh Brand: Silhouette Padding was not just used to create uplift, it was also used to make breasts…February 17, 2017
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