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  • '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…
  • '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…
  • Lace & Nylon Monowire Bra With U Separator By Rosy, c. 1950s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Lace & Nylon Monowire Bra With U Separator By Rosy

    Lace & Nylon Monowire Bra With U Separator By Rosy Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Rosy   This nylon bra is structured with a monowire, joined with a plunging…
  • Sheer Nylon & Lace Soft Bra By Christian Dior, c.1970s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Sheer Nylon & Lace Soft Bra By Christian Dior

    Sheer Nylon & Lace Soft Bra By Christian Dior Date: c. 1970s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon mesh, leavers lace, elastic Brand: Christian Dior   A darted soft cup bra in fine nylon…
  • 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,…
  • Ribbon Slot Lace Low Back Bra By Cadolle, c. 1950s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Ribbon Slot Lace Low Back Bra By Cadolle

    Ribbon Slot Lace Low Back Bra By Cadolle Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Lace & Nylon Brand: Cadolle   An underwired solution bra that was custom made for its original owner.…
  • 'Cassiopeia' Lace Longline Bra & Brief By Karolina Laskowska, 2015, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Cassiopeia’ Lace Longline Bra & Brief By Karolina Laskowska

    'Cassiopeia' Lace Longline Bra & Brief By Karolina Laskowska Date: 2015 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Leavers Lace Brand: Karolina Laskowska   An underwired longline bra and full brief set made metallic French…
  • Black Satin Bustier By Christian Dior, c. 1990s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Satin Bustier By Christian Dior

    Black Satin Bustier By Christian Dior Date: c. 1990s Origin: France Fabric: Polyamide-elastane blend satin Brand: Christian Dior   A satin bustier with ruched bow detailing across the bustline, supported with polymer…
  • Lace Bandeau Bra By 'Egyptian', By The Warner Bros. Co. Inc., c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Lace Bandeau Bra By ‘Egyptian’, By The Warner Bros. Co. Inc.

    Lace Bandeau Bra By 'Egyptian', By The Warner Bros. Co. Inc. Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk and lace Brand: Warner's 'Egyptian'   This simple bandeau bra was produced for the 'Egyptian'…
  • Silk & Lace Bra By Warner's Egyptian, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photo by Tigz Rice

    Silk & Lace Bra By Warner’s Egyptian

    Silk & Lace Bra By Warner's Egyptian Date: c. 1920s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk and lace Brand: Warner's 'Egyptian'   This luxurious bra was produced for the 'Egyptian' sub-brand of Warner Brothers. It…