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  • '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
  • 'Nu-Back' Girdle By Liberty, c. 1950s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Nu-Back’ Girdle By Liberty

    'Nu-Back' Girdle By Liberty Date: c. 1950s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton and nylon Brand: Liberty   A longline girdle in nylon satin, cotton twill and knitted elastic panelling. There are 6…
    January 6, 2022
  • Hand Embroidered Nylon Waist Cincher With Elastic Gussets & Suspenders By Préger, c. 1950s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Hand Embroidered Nylon Waist Cincher With Elastic Gussets & Suspenders By Préger

    Hand Embroidered Nylon Waist Cincher With Elastic Gussets & Suspenders By Préger Date: c. 1950s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon, elastic, cotton tulle Brand: Préger   A waist cincher of woven nylon with…
    January 6, 2022
  • Tea Rose Geometric Brocade & Elastic Girdle By Kestos, c. 1930s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Tea Rose Geometric Brocade & Elastic Girdle By Kestos

    Tea Rose Geometric Brocade & Elastic Girdle By Kestos Date: c. 1930s Origin: England Fabric: Cotton & rayon blend brocade, elastic Brand: Kestos   The Kestos lingerie brand was founded in 1925…
    January 6, 2022
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