Undergarment Collection

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949
A blonde bombshell model wears a rather elaborate creation. Date: 1949

Advert for Gorringes womens underwear 1927
Advertisement for F. G Ravissant undergarments, the newest fashion of wrap-around corsets lightly boned, with dainty embroidered silk lacing and ribbon and buttoning. 1927

Womens lingerie 1932
A selection of lingerie, with lace, crepe-de-Chine of taffetas. Date: 1932

Advert for William Whiteley, womens underwear 1906
Elegant corset cut very low at the bust and rounded at the hips. 1906

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637070 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls with clasp-fastened chitons; the upper part is doubled over)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669797 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Game of the Garter. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201761 Game of the Garter. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon.

Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho)
8677224 Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Batz-sur-Mer)

Messrs Symmons Brothers, General Drapers, Hosiers, Silk Mercers, Ladies'
8648200 Messrs Symmons Brothers, General Drapers, Hosiers, Silk Mercers, Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Outfitters, "The Louvre," 11, 12 and 13a, Fitzjohn's Promenade

High tide (colour litho)
8656478 High tide (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High tide. Woman showing her bloomers while paddling in the sea)

Come along, John! I can show you something better at home! (coloured photo)
8656437 Come along, John! I can show you something better at home! (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Come along, John)

Smiling young girl in her underwear (coloured photo)
8655868 Smiling young girl in her underwear (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smiling young girl in her underwear)

Woman dressing (chromolitho)
8677572 Woman dressing (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman dressing. Cigar box label.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Invoice from Henderson & Greig, hosiers and glovers, Edinburgh, 1832 (engraving)
8677425 Invoice from Henderson & Greig, hosiers and glovers, Edinburgh, 1832 (engraving) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invoice from Henderson & Greig)

Advertisement for Vedonis Underwear for Women and Children, 1937 (b/w photo)
8634425 Advertisement for Vedonis Underwear for Women and Children, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho)
8677220 Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men's costume of Bourg de Batz, Batz-sur-Mer)

Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving)
8655757 Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving) by French School

The King's Colour (colour photo)
8668588 The King's Colour (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King's Colour)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637071 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls with clasp-fastened chitons; the upper part is doubled over)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637131 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: a. Torso of Athene)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637111 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hygeia with himation or cloak partly twisted round the body as a girdle)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637107 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demeter (Ceres) with himation or peplos partly twisted round the body as a girdle

Half naked woman performing exercises (coloured photo)
8655958 Half naked woman performing exercises (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The physical awakening. Half naked woman performing exercises)

Blindfolded man and a woman in the bedroom (coloured photo)
8655950 Blindfolded man and a woman in the bedroom (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blindfolded man and a woman in the bedroom)

Page of advertisements, 1882 (engraving)
8627196 Page of advertisements, 1882 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of advertisements, 1882)

Bedroom scene (colour litho)
8656628 Bedroom scene (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedroom scene. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

I'm trying to make ends meet (colour litho)
8656507 I'm trying to make ends meet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Southalls sanitary products, 1937 (litho)
8634868 Advertisement for Southalls sanitary products, 1937 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Southalls sanitary products, 1937)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637072 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls with clasp-fastened chitons; the upper part is doubled over)

"I'll put a girdle round about the earth in forty minutes" (colour litho)
8631993 "I'll put a girdle round about the earth in forty minutes" (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Donald, you should look the other way when a lady's dressin'! (colour litho)
8656535 Donald, you should look the other way when a lady's dressin'! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Donald)

"That's a Nice Take-off, Claude" - "Absolutely Perfect, Old Boy" (colour litho)
8656942 "That's a Nice Take-off, Claude" - "Absolutely Perfect, Old Boy" (colour litho) by English School

It's as good as being married! (colour litho)
8656617 It's as good as being married! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "It's as good as being married)

Maid and a flea (colour litho)
8655949 Maid and a flea (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid and a flea. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669656 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising card for Reliance corsets (colour litho)
8677729 Advertising card for Reliance corsets (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Early Hun Raid (litho)
8661064 An Early Hun Raid (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Early Hun Raid)

A la Perséphone. Corsets de Paris, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
A la Persephone. Corsets de Paris, 1889. Private Collection

Petticoat, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Petticoat, c. 1937

Doll - "Delight Bates", c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner. Doll - "Delight Bates", c. 1937
Doll - "Delight Bates", c. 1937

Pantalette, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Pantalette, c. 1937

Pantalette, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Towner
Pantalette, c. 1937

Victorian corset, End 1890s. Artist: Anonymous
Victorian corset, End 1890s. Found in the collection of Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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

Advertisement for women's undergarments. Date: 1936

Advertisement for women's criss-crossed front panel bra and girdle. Date: 1954

New fabric that stretches three ways Vita-Flex was made of an exclusive process in which pure rubber was interwoven with fine cotton backing. Date: 1939

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1939
Women wearing new girdles and high-line brassiers. Date: 1939

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"Evolution of Undergarments: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of undergarments with these vintage advertisements. From the glamorous J. Roussel underwear advert of 1949 to the delicate women's lingerie showcased in 1932, each piece tells a unique story. In 1906, William Whiteley introduced elegant straight fronted corsets that embraced both style and comfort. Meanwhile, Gorringes captivated women with their exquisite range of womens underwear in 1927, leaving them feeling confident and empowered. As fashion progressed, so did innovation. In 1939, Vita-Flex revolutionized undergarments with its three-way stretch fabric made from pure rubber interwoven with fine cotton backing. This new material offered unparalleled flexibility without compromising on quality. Kestos lingerie took center stage in 1939 as it combined elegance and functionality seamlessly. Its timeless designs captured the hearts of women across generations. Not forgetting men's needs, BVD presented their high-quality underwear for men in a striking advertisement from 1914 - proving that comfort is not exclusive to one gender. The London Corset Company left an indelible mark on fashion history with their avant-garde creations showcased in a captivating advert from 1910. Their innovative designs pushed boundaries while accentuating natural beauty. Royal Worcester corsets became synonymous with sophistication and grace when they graced the scene in an enchanting advertisement from 1909 - showcasing how they can enhance every woman's silhouette effortlessly. These adverts remind us that undergarments have always played a crucial role in shaping our confidence and self-expression throughout history. Whether it was through enhancing curves or embracing freedom of movement, each era brought forth its own unique styles and innovations. So let us celebrate this journey through time as we appreciate how far we've come while cherishing those timeless pieces that continue to inspire modern-day fashion trends.