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  • Forest Green 'Longs' Tights By Eva Farve, c. 1960s, Norway. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Forest Green Tights By Eva Farve

    Forest Green Tights By Eva Farve Date: c. 1960s Origin: Norway Fabric: Nylon blend Brand: Eva Farve   These 1960s forest green tights, size 36/44, are from Norway, from the brand Eva…
  • Bra-Girdle Hooks By Gemco, c. 1950s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Bra-Girdle Hooks By Gemco

    Bra-Girdle Hooks By Gemco Date: c. 1950s Origin: USA Fabric: Elastic, metal Brand: Gemco   These c. 1950s bra girdle hooks would have been worn to connect the wearer’s bra to their…
  • 'The Foster' Hose Supporter, c. 1900s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘The Foster’ Hose Supporter

    'The Foster' Hose Supporter Date: c. 1900s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton sateen, elastic Brand: The Foster Hose Supporter Co.   This is a hose supporter, made from cotton sateen, elastic, and…
  • Cream Silk Georgette Trousseau Set With Embroidery, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork, c. 1920s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Cream Silk Georgette Trousseau Set With Embroidery, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork

    Cream Silk Georgette Trousseau Set With Embroidery, Insertion Lace & Ribbonwork Date: c. 1920s Origin: USA Fabric: Silk Georgette, Machine Lace Brand: Unknown   A bridal trousseau ensemble incoroprating a step-in teddy,…
  • Tapered Corset Busk, c. 1900s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Tapered Corset Busk

    Tapered Corset Busk Date: c. 1900s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Steel Brand: Unknown   An unusual corset busk fastening. It has a tapered shape, and in place of the traditional loop/pin shape in…
  • Tapered Carved Wooden Busk With Floral Relief, late 18th century. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Tapered Carved Wooden Busk With Floral Relief

    Tapered Carved Wooden Busk With Floral Relief Date: c. late 18th century Origin: Unknown Fabric: Wood Brand: Custom made   A wooden busk with a tapered shape, intricately carved in relief with…
  • Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk With Lovebirds, c. late 18th century to early 19th century. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk With Lovebirds

    Carved Wooden Sweetheart Busk With Lovebirds Date: c. late 18th century to early 19th century Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Wood Brand: Custom made   A carved wooden busk, with engraved motifs of…
  • 'Kathleen' Embroidered Satin Trousseau Lingerie Case Set By Carlin Comforts For Saks Fifth Avenue, c. 1944, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Kathleen’ Embroidered Satin Trousseau Lingerie Case Set By Carlin Comforts For Saks Fifth Avenue

    'Kathleen' Embroidered Satin Trousseau Lingerie Case Set By Carlin Comforts For Saks Fifth Avenue Date: c. 1944 Origin: USA Fabric: Silk satin, cotton batting Brand: Carlin Comforts for Saks Fifth Avenue  …
  • 'Promise' Silk Bridal Garter By Cristina Aielli, 2018, Italy. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Promise’ Silk Bridal Garter By Cristina Aielli

    'Promise' Silk Bridal Garter By Cristina Aielli Date: 2018 Origin: Italy Fabric: Silk satin, elastic, embroidered tulle, chantilly lace Brand: Cristina Aielli   An intricate bridal garter. A silk satin channel encases…
  • Black Ribbon Garters With Ribbonwork Roses By Piper Ewan, c. late 2010s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Ribbon Garters With Ribbonwork Roses By Piper Ewan

    Black Ribbon Garters With Ribbonwork Roses By Piper Ewan Date: c. late 2010s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk ribbon, elastic Brand: Piper Ewan   Garters crafted from silk ribbon and elastic. The…