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  • c. 18th century whaleboned stays, X-rayed in 2016, Austria Kindly donated by http://www.kurvendiskussionen.at/ From The Underpinnings Museum collection.

    Silk Brocade & Leather Stays X-Rays

    Silk Brocade & Leather Stays X-Rays Date: Stays c. 18th century, X-ray taken in 2016 Origin: Austria   These medical grade X-rays show the interior construction of a pair of 18th century…
  • Lace flounce and ribbon slot corselet by Simone Pérèle, c.1950s. The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017

    Lace Flounce & Ribbon Slot Corselet By Simone Pérèle

    Lace Flounce & Ribbon Slot Corselet By Simone Pérèle Date:  c. late 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon lace Brand: Simone Pérèle   Simone Pérèle was a designer that believed women shouldn't have to sacrifice their…
  • 'A Good Old Xmas Bust' Christmas Greeting Card, c.1905, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum Collection

    ‘A Good Old Xmas Bust’ Christmas Greeting Card

    'A Good Old Xmas Bust' Christmas Greeting Card Date:  c.1905 Origin: Great Britain Brand: Unknown     A humorous greeting card that utilises a number of corset-inspired puns. The exterior shows a cut…
  • Sahlin 'Perfect Form' Combination Bust Improver & Corset, c. 1908 The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017

    Sahlin ‘Perfect Form’ Combination Bust Improver & Corset

    Sahlin 'Perfect Form' Combination Bust Improver & Corset Date:  c.1908 Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton coutil Brand: Sahlin   At the turn of the 19th and 20th century, womenswear saw dramatic changes.  The ideal…
  • Longline 'Cinch-bra' Merry Widow By Warner, c. 1953 The Underpinnings Museum shot by Tigz Rice Studios 2017

    Longline ‘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…
  • Silk & lace padded mid-bust corset with suspenders Photography by Tigz Rice Studios The Underpinnings Museum

    Silk And Lace Padded Mid-Bust Corset With Suspenders

    Silk And Lace Padded Mid-Bust Corset With Suspenders Date:  c. early 1900s Origin: France Fabric: Silk Although time has not treated this corset kindly and its silk structure is largely in tatters,…
  • Lace & Ruffle Corselet By Lady Marlene, c. 1950s, USA. Photography by Tigz Rice. The Underpinnings Museum

    Corselet With Lace Appliqué, Padded Cups & Tulle Ruffles By Lady Marlene

    Corselet With Lace Appliqué, Padded Cups & Tulle Ruffles By Lady Marlene Date:  c. 1950s Origin: USA Fabric: Nylon Lace, nylon tulle and nylon mix stretch mesh. Brand: Likely Lady Marlene A wonderfully…