Undies Collection

Comic postcard, Couple at an underwear counter - real silk undies Date: 20th century

Womens undergarments 1935
Double page catalogue of womens underwear from 1935. Date: 1935

The shape of things to come. *** Location unknown.*** Three ATS (The Auxiliary Territorial Service) ladies take a look into the future

Models wearing fine knitted underear for evening wear Date: 1935

Illustration, The Bargain Sale, A K MacDonald
Illustration, The Bargain Sale, with description had Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) been a modern, he would, very likely, have painted dozens of versions of Helene Fourment in a bargain-sale

Stereoscopic card depicting a woman being laced into a corset, published by the American Stereoscopic Company
473253 Stereoscopic card depicting a woman being laced into a corset, published by the American Stereoscopic Company, 1903 (sepia photo) (see also 473254) by Young

Stereoscopic card depicting a woman being laced into a corset, published by the American Stereoscopic Company
473254 Stereoscopic card depicting a woman being laced into a corset, published by the American Stereoscopic Company, 1903 (sepia photo) (see also 473253) by Young

Oh That Corset After the Opera, c. 1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473262
473263 Oh That Corset After the Opera, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473262) by Rau, William Herman (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Late Riser, humorous stereoscopic card, c
473258 The Late Riser, humorous stereoscopic card, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473257) by Rau, William Herman (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous depiction of two young women)

Stereoscopic card depicting a woman being laced into a corset, c
473243 Stereoscopic card depicting a woman being laced into a corset, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473244) by H.C. White Company, Vermont

Oh That Corset After the Opera, c. 1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473263
473262 Oh That Corset After the Opera, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473263) by Rau, William Herman (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced
473247 Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced into a corset, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473248) by H.C

Stereoscopic card depicting a woman being laced into a corset, c
473244 Stereoscopic card depicting a woman being laced into a corset, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473243) by H.C. White Company, Vermont

Oh! You re a Peach, humorous stereoscopic card depicting a young woman
473249 Oh! You re a Peach, humorous stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced into a corset, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473250)

Illustrations of lingerie from the fashion magazine Art, Gout, Beaute
CHT392218 Illustrations of lingerie from the fashion magazine Art, Gout, Beaute, July 1926 (colour litho) by French School

Oh! You re a Peach, humorous stereoscopic card depicting a young woman
473250 Oh! You re a Peach, humorous stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced into a corset, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473249)

Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced
473248 Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced into a corset, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473247) by H.C

HOUSEHOLD / IRONING / 1960S
A lady irons her undies Date: 1960s

KENDAL COMBINATIONS 1897
Combinations and vests offered by Kendal, Milne of Manchester, in cambric or silk Date: 1897

Cami-Knickers Photo
A lady in her undies and gartered stockings leans cheekily on a pillar. Date: 1920s

Salvation Army War Cry seller
A Salvation Army man stands in his bicycle clips while selling War Cries outside a corset shop. His bike leans against the wall. Stafford, England Date: 1986

Estelle Lingerie Glamour Wear - Undies to be seen - Back to the caves or as glamorous as Eve. 1971

Montfort underwear advert by David Wright
Advertisement for Montfort Undies by the pin-up artist David Wright, with the tag line, Because I like nice things. Well, don t we all? Date: c.1947

Underwear 1928
A lady sits negligently in her undies - bra, French drawers or knickers and stockings

Lacy Cami-Knickers Photo
A lady in her frilly undies

Lingerie & nightwear, 1915
A page of intimate luxuries of crepe, ribbon and lace suggested including (top left), a Leewig petticoat with detachable flounces of net and ribbon from Charles Lee & Son, (top right)

Print Users Yearbook -- people in underwear
Print Users Yearbook -- people viewed in a cutaway of a house, all in underwear. A new standard of intimacy. Who would have guessed that undies were the correct garb to don when entertaining guests

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1933
Advertisement for Kestos lingerie showing a carefree young woman prancing about in her undies. 1933

Advert for Wolsey thermal underwear 1938
Wolsey winter Svelts thermal underwear providing additional warmth no bulky underneaths! Date: 1938

Little girl on a postcard, hanging up the washing
A little girl on a greetings postcard hangs up the washing on the line. Date: early 20th century

Advert for Gorringes Luxury undies
Advertisement for womens Gorringes luxury corsets, angore and silk mixture. Date: 1937

Woman modelling underwear
A woman modelling underwear (brassiere, corset, suspenders and stockings) against a dark background. circa 1940s

Orrs Hygienic Undies
Orrs Hygienic underwear - combinations

Control Briefs 1935
And you thought tummy control knickers were a modern invention. This pair of Slenderline undies have a new point-yoke for a flat fit, without bulkiness

Knickers 1935
A lady models one of the many styles of undies available from this company. Others include a girls knicker with a pocket for keeping safe all manner of things

Female Type in Undies
In her undies, on a chair, with flowers

Female Type / Undies 1920S
A young woman sits on a chair arm in what could either be described as a chemise or slip

Negligees & Undies 1920S
Stylish negligees, pretty chemise & French knicker sets adorned with geometric trim, fine pleating & embroidery & a boudoir cap with chin-strap & tassel

Bon Ton / Cami-Knickers
A woman in a pair of cami- knickers & stockings kicks off her mules

Two Ladies in Undies
- Don t you like me in my creation by Beaumont ? - Yes, but I like my longer lingerie better

Cami-Knickers & Mules
Saucy French undies

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"From Fine Knitted Underwear to Silk Undies: A Fashion Journey Through the Decades" Step back in time to 1935, where models don elegant evening wear paired with fine knitted underwear. The illustration by A K MacDonald captures the essence of this glamorous era. Travel further back to 1903 with a sepia photo from the American Stereoscopic Company. It depicts a woman being laced into a corset, showcasing the intricate undergarments of that time. This stereoscopic card gives us a glimpse into fashion history. Fast forward to the 20th century, where a comic postcard portrays a couple at an underwear counter, admiring real silk undies. The allure and luxury of these undergarments are evident even today. "The shape of things to come" is showcased in an unknown location. What could be more exciting than anticipating future trends in lingerie? Our imagination runs wild as we wonder what innovative designs lie ahead. Returning once again to 1903, another sepia photo from the American Stereoscopic Company presents us with yet another scene of a woman being laced into her corset. This image reminds us of how women's bodies were shaped and molded during that period for societal expectations. In "Oh That Corset After the Opera, " captured around 1900, we witness another moment where corsets played their part in shaping women's figures after indulging in an evening at the opera. These photos serve as reminders of both beauty standards and fashion practices prevalent during those times. Humor takes center stage with "The Late Riser, " depicted on a humorous stereoscopic card. While not specifically about undies, it adds levity to our exploration through various aspects related to undergarments throughout history. Finally, we encounter "Reducing the Surplus. " This stereoscopic card showcases young women being laced into their corsets—a reminder that even weight loss was achieved through the use of undergarments.