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…June 6, 2017Lace 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…June 4, 2017‘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…May 4, 2017Sahlin ‘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…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, 2017Silk 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,…August 27, 2016Corselet 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…August 18, 2016
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