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  • Black Bobbinet Tulle Corselet & Petticoat, Attributed To Christian Dior, c. 1950s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Black Bobbinet Tulle Corselet & Petticoat By Christian Dior

    Black Bobbinet Tulle Corselet & Petticoat By Christian Dior Date: c. 1954 Origin: France Fabric: Cotton bobbinet tulle Brand: Dior Boutique   This corselet and petticoat were originally integrated into an outer…
    July 1, 2022
  • Pale Pink Silk Georgette Petticoat With Insertion Lace & Irish Crochet, c. 1910s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale Pink Silk Georgette Petticoat With Insertion Lace & Irish Crochet

    Pale Pink Silk Georgette Petticoat With Insertion Lace & Irish Crochet Date: c. 1910s Origin: United States Fabric: Silk georgette, Valenciennes lace, Irish crochet lace Brand: Custom made   A petticoat in…
    June 28, 2022
  • 'Shh…' Silk Capelet, Bra & Half Slip By Pillowbook, c. 2014, China. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Shh…’ Silk Capelet, Bra & Half Slip By Pillowbook

    'Shh…' Silk Capelet, Bra & Half Slip By Pillowbook Date: c. 2014 Origin: China Fabric: Silk satin, silk crepe, silk georgette Brand: Pillowbook   A capelet, bralet and half slip crafted from…
    June 27, 2022
  • Keyhole Cut Out Bra & Lace Half Slip By Christian Dior, c. 1957, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Keyhole Cut Out Bra & Lace Half Slip By Christian Dior

    Keyhole Cut Out Bra & Lace Half Slip By Christian Dior Date: 1957 Origin: Designed in Paris, made in England by R. & W.H. Symington Fabric: Nylon & machine lace Brand: Christian…
    May 9, 2022
  • Ribbonwork Embellished Silk Half Slip By Piper Ewan, c. 2010, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Ribbonwork Embellished Silk Half Slip By Piper Ewan

    Ribbonwork Embellished Silk Half Slip By Piper Ewan Date: c. 2010 Origin: USA Fabric: Silk charmeuse Brand: Piper Ewan   A half slip crafted from bias cut silk charmeuse with an elasticated…
    May 9, 2022
  • Striped Underskirt With Lace & Pinked Trim, c. 1890-1900s. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Striped Underskirt With Lace & Pinked Trim

    Striped Underskirt With Lace & Pinked Trim Date: c. 1890-1900s Origin: Unknown Fabric: Silk velvet and cotton Brand: Custom made   An elaborate underskirt with a silk velvet waistband, printed striped cotton,…
    April 3, 2019

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