Monowire Heart Padding & Lace Bra By Belligne
Monowire Heart Padding & Lace Bra By Belligne Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Lace and nylon Brand: Belligne This luxurious bra incorporates many of the technological innovations of the 1950s, transforming them…February 17, 2017Aertex & Elastic Bust Bodice
Aertex & Elastic Bust Bodice Date: c. 1900s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Aertex Brand: Unknown This bust bodice is a highly unusual garment, representing a pre-cursor to the modern bra. At the time, it…February 17, 2017Pre-Formed Spiral Stitch ‘Cupid’ Bra By Miss Twilfit
Pre-Formed Spiral Stitch 'Cupid' Bra By Miss Twilfit Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Bri-nylon Brand: Miss Twilfit This bra represents numerous technological advancements of the 1950s, including pre-forming, spiral stitching and the…February 16, 2017Embroidered Silk Kestos Style Bra & Tap Pant Set
Embroidered Silk Kestos Style Bra & Tap Pant Set Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk satin Brand: Custom made A soft cup style bra based on the ‘Kestos’ bra of…February 15, 2017Silk & Lace Low Back Bra By Cadolle
Silk & Lace Low Back Bra By Cadolle Date: c. 1930s Origin: France Fabric: Silk and leavers lace Brand: Cadolle This brassiere offered not only the fashionable 1930s shape of a subtly lifted bustline,…February 15, 2017Satin Cathedral Bra With Celluloid Boning By Rita Ro
Satin Cathedral Bra With Celluloid Boning By Rita Ro Date: c. 1930s Origin: Spain Fabric: Rayon satin Brand: Rita Ro The cathedral bra is a style that is often associated with the 1950s,…February 15, 2017Liberation Quilted Satin Bra
Quilted Satin Bra by Liberation Date: c. 1940s Origin: France Fabric: Viscose Brand: Liberation A sturdy satin bra with quilted paneling at the centre front, offering lift through this additional layer of…August 18, 2016Kestos-Style Embroidered Silk Bralet
Kestos-Style Embroidered Silk Bra Date: c. 1930s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk A soft cup style bra based on the 'Kestos' bra of the late 1920s. The bra design was patented in…August 18, 2016U-Wire Low Back Bra By Formfit
U-Wire Low Back Bra by Formfit Date: c. 1950s Origin: United States Fabric: Leavers Lace, nylon, elastic Brand: Formfit A soft cup style bra with a plunge U-wire seperator and strappy low…August 18, 2016
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