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  • 'Duke' Cage Corset By eLai London, 2015, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    \’Duke\’ Cage Corset By eLai London

    'Duke' Cage Corset By eLai London Date: 2015 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Synthetic knit, braided trims, metal chains Brand: eLai London   A cage style corset, crafted with a pleated knit waistband…
    June 28, 2022
  • 'Rosy Maple Moth' Silk Corset With Rabbit Fur & Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren, 2020, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Rosy Maple Moth’ Silk Corset With Rabbit Fur & Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren

    'Rosy Maple Moth' Silk Corset With Rabbit Fur & Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren Date: 2015-2020 Origin: UK Fabric: Silk duchesse satin, rabbit fur, machine lace Brand: Sparklewren   A corset inspired by…
    June 27, 2022
  • 'Nanette' Child's Stretch Girdle By Formtex, c. 1960s, Sweden. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    \’Nanette\’ Child\’s Stretch Girdle By Formtex

    'Nanette' Child's Stretch Girdle By Formtex Date: c. 1960s Origin: Sweden Fabric: Elasticated nylon Brand: Formtex   A girdle in elasticated nylon mesh. It has four integrated suspender straps with metal grips.…
    June 27, 2022
  • 'Jeune Fille' Embroidered Teen Girdle By Cadolle, c. 1950-60s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Jeune Fille’ Embroidered Teen Girdle By Cadolle

    'Jeune Fille' Embroidered Teen Girdle By Cadolle Date: c. 1950-60s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon mesh and satin Brand: Cadolle   A girdle intended to be worn by teenage girls from Cadolle's 'Jeune…
    June 27, 2022
  • Silk Brocade, Linen & Leather Stays With Alterations & Jet Beading, late 18th c., Germany. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Silk Brocade, Linen & Leather Stays With Alterations & Jet Beading

    Silk Brocade, Linen & Leather Stays With Alterations & Jet Beading Date: c. late 18th century Origin: Germany Fabric: Silk metal brocade, leather, linen Brand: Custom made   A pair of late…
    June 24, 2022
  • Black Chantilly Lace, Beige Bobbinet Tulle & Ribbonwork Girdle, c. 1920s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Chantilly Lace, Beige Bobbinet Tulle & Ribbonwork Girdle

    Black Chantilly Lace, Beige Bobbinet Tulle & Ribbonwork Girdle Date: c. 1920s Origin: France Fabric: Cotton bobbinet, machine lace, silk ribbon Brand: Custom made   A girdle in cotton bobbinet tulle, with…
    June 24, 2022
  • 'Dita' Satin Corset By Velda Lauder, 2005, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    \’Dita\’ Satin Corset By Velda Lauder

    'Dita' Satin Corset By Velda Lauder Date: 2005 Origin: UK Fabric: Polyester satin, cotton twill Brand: Velda Lauder   A corset with a dramatic sweetheart neckline. The centre panel of sleek black…
    May 9, 2022
  • Pale Blue Satin Masculine Corset By La Guêpière, c. late 1980s, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale Blue Satin Masculine Corset By Iris Norris

    Pale Blue Satin Masculine Corset By Iris Norris Date: c. late 1980s Origin: UK Fabric: Polyester satin, cotton Brand: La Guêpière/Iris Norris   A longline underbust corset, crafted from an outer layer…
    May 9, 2022
  • 'Dawn' Corset With Draped Silk & Painted Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren, 2020, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    \’Dawn\’ Corset With Draped Silk & Painted Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren

    'Dawn' Corset With Draped Silk & Painted Lace Appliqué By Sparklewren Date: 2020 Origin: UK Fabric: Silk-cotton duchesse satin, silk organza, machine lace Brand: Sparklewren   A mid-bust corset with profuse embellishment,…
    May 9, 2022
  • 'Equipoise' Cotton Twill Waist, c. 1880s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Equipoise’ Cotton Twill Waist

    'Equipoise' Cotton Twill Waist Date: c. 1880s Origin: USA Fabric: Cotton twill Brand: Equipoise   The Equipoise Waist was patented in 1876 by Miss Emmeline W. Philbrook of Boston, MA and shown…
    May 8, 2022
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