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  • Point D'Esprit Tulle Corselet By Charmis, c. 1955, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Point D’Esprit Tulle Corselet By Charmis

    Point D'Esprit Tulle Corselet By Charmis Date: c. 1955 Origin: France Fabric: Cotton bobbinet, point d'esprit tulle, stretch nylon mesh Brand: Charmis   A corselet crafted from a mix of cotton bobbinet…
  • Brown Cotton Corded & Gored Corset, c. 1860s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Brown Cotton Corded & Gored Corset

    Brown Cotton Corded & Gored Corset Date: c. 1860s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton Brand: Custom made   This corset boasts a typical 1860s silhouette, with its gored bust and hip pattern,…
  • Ice Blue Rayon Satin Child's Corset, c. 1930s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Ice Blue Rayon Satin Child’s Corset

    Ice Blue Rayon Satin Child's Corset Date: c. 1930s Origin: USA Fabric: Rayon satin, cotton twill Brand: Unknown   A corset intended for children in ice blue rayon satin, lined with cotton…
  • Herringbone Cotton Maternity Waist, c. 1910s, Germany. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Herringbone Cotton Maternity Waist

    Herringbone Cotton Maternity Waist Date: c. 1910s Origin: Germany Fabric: Herringbone cotton Brand: Unknown   This lightweight corset was also known as a 'waist', and was intended as a lightweight foundation garment…
  • Lilac Herringbone Coutil Corset With Ribbon Slot Lace Trim, c. 1890s, possibly France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Lilac Herringbone Coutil Corset With Ribbon Slot Lace Trim

    Lilac Herringbone Coutil Corset With Ribbon Slot Lace Trim Date: c. 1890s Origin: Possibly France Fabric: Cotton coutil Brand: Unknown   A corset in lilac herringbone cotton coutil, lined in undyed cotton…
  • Bow Quilted Sateen & Net Cincher, c. 1940s-1950s. Photography by Tigz Rice. The Underpinnings Museum

    Bow Quilted Sateen & Net Cincher

    Bow Quilted Sateen & Net Cincher Date: c. late 1940s-1950s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Cotton sateen, elastic net, silk velvet, cotton bobbinet Brand: Custom made   A cincher crafted from heavy cotton sateen…
  • 'Rust Proof' Style 602 Flossed Corset By Warner, c. 1890s, United States, The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Rust Proof’ Style 602 Flossed Corset By Warner

    'Rust Proof' Style 602 Flossed Corset By Warner Date: c. 1890s Origin: United States Fabric: Cotton sateen Brand: Warner   A dramatically shaped corset, crafted from sturdy black cotton sateen, with a…
  • Black Cotton Sateen Corded Corset With Woven Trim, c. 1890s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Cotton Sateen Corded Corset With Woven Trim

    Black Cotton Sateen Corded Corset With Woven Trim Date: c. 1890s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton sateen Brand: Custom made   An exceedingly sturdy corset that was likely worn by a working…
  • Miniature Salesman's Corset With Silk Fur Trim & Flossing Embroidery, c. 1880s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Miniature Salesman’s Corset With Silk Fur Trim & Flossing Embroidery

    Miniature Salesman's Corset With Silk Fur Trim & Flossing Embroidery Date: c. 1890s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Cotton coutil, silk fur Brand: Unknown   A miniature corset that was likely intended as a…
  • Silk Georgette Ribbon Girdle With Button Fastenings And Lacing, c. 1920s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography By Tigz Rice.

    Silk Georgette Ribbon Girdle With Button Fastenings And Lacing

    Silk Georgette Ribbon Girdle With Button Fastenings And Lacing Date: c. 1920s Origin: France Fabric: Silk georgette Brand: Unknown   A luxurious girdle crafted from silk georgette. It is largely machine stitched. …