Underwear Collection (page 46)

Chemise & Nightgown 1919
WOLFHEAD UNDERGARMENTS: a lady in black stockings wears an Empire chemise with a lace yoke, her friend wears a nightdress, while the maid brings in a tiered under-skirt

Aertex telephone user
Advertisement from 1924 for Aertex underwear showing a businessman or office worker taking a telephone call at his desk

Woman / Bra / Tape Player
A woman in a bikini puts on her favourite tunes

Blonde Pin-Up 7 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels, with eyes closed, on pink satin & points her shapely leg at the floor

Poro-Plastic Corset
The patent Poro-Plastic corset is composed of felt & is seamless, boneless & stitchless and yet affords excellent support being elastic & porous & lightweight

An Impromptu Display
An impromptu exhibition of underwear

Underwear C. 1923
A silk crepe nightgown with wing sleeves & pin tucks & chemise & knickers to match; pleated cami-knickers; princess petticoat & knickers composed of fine pleats

Blonde Pin-Up 2 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels on pink satin & points her shapely leg at the floor. Her head is tilted backwards

Blonde Pin-Up 5 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, sits side on with one leg tucked beneath her & points the other straight down at the floor

Pin-Up / Gold Slingbacks
Blonde fifties pin-up wearing a black, off-the-shoulder garment (bathing costume or underwear ?) & gold slingback sandals, kneels on a floral print rug

Blonde Pin-Up 6 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels in profile on pink satin

Blonde Pin-Up 4 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels on pink satin & points her shapely leg at the floor

Blonde Pin-Up 3 / Colour
Fifties blonde bombshell, in a strapless accordian pleated chemise, kneels on pink satin & points her shapely leg at the floor

Lady and her Knickers
She is about to put on some lacey knickers from Racine of Paris

Lingerie 1933
A selection of slips, knickers with open French legs & lace trim & a full-length nightdress

Lingerie / Womans Journal
Empire nightdress worn with a lace bolero, cami-knickers with cross-over lace trim or with lace medallions, slip with lace insertions & a wrap-over dressing gown. (see also 10434676)

Lacing up Corset / Sager
A lady in her boudoir laces up her corset while chatting to a female friend. Her maid holds the rest of her outfit which includes an enormous hat

D. W Corset Circa 1912
A young lady, about to put on her petticoat, allows cupid to lace her into her long line corset. Her Empire chemise is visible beneath

Kidfitting Corsets 1911
The newly fashionable long line corsets which create the Directoire or Empire silhouette in lighweight batiste for the summer months

Woman Showing Garter
A woman reveals her garter from under her full pink skirt and white petticoat

Victor Stiebel Underwear
Design by Victor Stiebel for a theatrical costume worn by Miss Phyllis Konstan, comprising of an apricot, ostrich feather trimmed negligee and lace underwear

Orrs Hygienic Undies
Orrs Hygienic underwear - combinations

Corsets Change
The corset she wears as a young girl - the one she wears as a bride - and the one she wears when she becomes pregnant

Effect of Corsets
Wearing a corset may make you look nice, but it does awful things to your body

BUSTLE
Canfields Bustle for the Million : a spring enables it to fold when the wearer is sitting or lying down, resuming its proper position when she rises

Cami-Knickers / Graphic
Designed Specially for Dancing, cami-knickers (camisole + knickers) were just what the dance-crazy Bright Young Thing of the twenties needed

Advert Hosiery & Underwe
Hosiery and underwear from The Allen A Company

Corset Advert
Advertisement for Madame Bencoughs Regulating Corset

A women asleep outside in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Adjusting her Stockings
A young woman wearing a lacy chemise, corset & frilly edged drawers, adjusts her stockings

Drews Corset
Drews A la Grecque corset combined with supporter over hip and stomach reduces the most portly figure to the standard of Beauty and Fashion

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

Brassiere 1911
La Brassiere Lystra supports the bust without compressing it, thus keeping the bust always young

Corsets at home 1925
WHAT JOY TO BE FITTED FOR CORSETS AT HOME ! There is a NuBone Corsetiere near you who will call at your home at your convenience

Charleston (Anderson)
The Charleston is generally a very revealing dance, but this bright young thing is wearing underwear which makes sure that not too much of her is exposed to public view !

Cami-Knickers / Bon Ton
DON T I LOOK NICE ?

Doing up her own Corset
A lady laces up her corset at the back

Underwear Department
Five employees of the underwear department stand behind their glass counter in a London department store

Crinoline Advert. 1864
PHILPOTTs SANSFLECTUM CRINOLINES : approved by the Englishwomans Domestic Magazine and by the Morning Post, these frames hold up the crinoline dress

What Corsets Do
what a corset does FOR, and TO a girl

Female Type / Plinth 1920
A smiling young Frenchwoman in her frilly underwear leans on a classical pillar in the photographers studio

Twenties Slips
Pretty, short, low-waisted slips ornamented with lace, ruffle trim & pleating & panels & a fur trimmed housecoat or negligee in a bold geometric print

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

Corset Belt Circa 1929
A woman wearing a blue elastic corset belt with built in suspenders & a matching bra demonstrates how easy it is to bend while still enjoying maximum support

Showing her Dreawers
A young woman, in the act of removing her skirts, reveals to us her broderie anglaise trimmed drawers

Crochet Chemise 1920S
A young woman poses provocatively in a chemise with a crochet yoke, hem & insertions

Girl in Chemise Cooks
A young woman in a chemise with threaded ribbon detail, a flat pair of mules & with a door-knocker top knot hairstyle, stirs a saucepan. Her cat sits by his food

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"From vintage pin-up girls to iconic actresses, it has always played a significant role in fashion and culture. In David Wright's Pin-up calendar girl from 1950, the allure of lingerie is captured with elegance and grace. Claudia Cardinale, the stunning actress from November 1963 on the set of Circus World, showcases how undergarments can enhance confidence and beauty. Even health campaigns recognized the importance of underwear; as seen in the poster 'Eat More Fruit - for Health and Vitality, ' published by Retail. It emphasized that wearing proper undergarments contributes to overall well-being. Advertisements like English Rose dream corselette (1952) or Pifco electric vibratory massager demonstrate how lingerie evolved over time to cater to women's desires for comfort and style. The English Rose Corsetry advertisement exemplifies timeless sophistication. Behind-the-scenes moments are also worth mentioning when discussing underwear's impact. An intimate backstage moment at Paris Revue reveals how lingerie empowers performers on stage while woven fabric SEM highlights its intricate craftsmanship. David Wright's depiction of a woman reclining in black lingerie reminds us that undergarments have long been associated with sensuality and seduction. Merlin Enabnit's artwork titled 'This cost a pretty figure' emphasizes that investing in quality lingerie is an investment in oneself. Underwear not only enhances physical appearance but also boosts self-confidence. Putting on lipstick, as depicted by David Wright, symbolizes getting ready for any occasion with poise and charm. Lastly, it is important to acknowledge that age should never limit one's appreciation for beautiful undergarments. Linsey Dawn McKenzie, a 16-year-old model featured in March '95 issue proves that embracing personal style starts at any age. " whether it be through artistry or personal expression, underwear remains an essential part of our lives – shaping our bodies while empowering us from within.