Undergarments Collection

Young smiling man wearing underwear standing in front of nostalgic wallpaper

"Premier"loop wheel frame, Stibbe and Co, Leicester (litho)
7160480 " Premier" loop wheel frame, Stibbe and Co, Leicester (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Premier" loop wheel frame)

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

Young man in underwear with headphones in colorful light

Man with a naked torso wearing long underwear in a horse barn sitting on bales of hay

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

Fewer Falsies For Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio: July, 1949. X-ray testing for tuberculosis in six cities has revealed that the women of Cleveland use less synthetic torso curves than those of any of the other cities

Advert for Morley silk stockings 1931
Morley silk stockings British from top - to - toe. Date: 1931

Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho)
AIS5356057 Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 32x25 cm; (add.info)

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

Can-Can Dancer
A solo dancer in a huge white hat displays a lot of frilly undergarments as she dances

Une paire d amis, ca 1881. Creator: Willette, Adolphe (1857-1926)
Une paire d amis, ca 1881. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel

Advertisement for the Kestos Backless Brassiere 1935
Advertisement for the Kestos Backless Brassiere

Silk lace petticoat, given by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) as a wedding gift to Frances Nisbet (1761-1831)
MMM5468858 Silk lace petticoat, given by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) as a wedding gift to Frances Nisbet (1761-1831), 1787 (silk lace); National Maritime Museum, London

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)

Women living in the East End of London, making knitted stockings and mittens, 1869
3478870 Women living in the East End of London, making knitted stockings and mittens, 1869; (add.info.: Two elderly women living in the East End of London)

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)

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"Unveiling the Timeless Charm of Undergarments: A Journey Through Fashion History" Step into the past with a young, smiling man wearing underwear, surrounded by nostalgic wallpaper in this 1949 J. Roussel advertisement. Immerse yourself in colorful lights as a young man dons headphones and showcases trendy underwear – a fusion of comfort and style. Discover rustic allure as a man with a naked torso lounges in long underwear amidst the cozy ambiance of a horse barn, perched on bales of hay. Travel back to 1881 through Willette's captivating artwork "Une paire d'amis, " capturing the essence of friendship while subtly hinting at undergarment fashion trends. Admire elegance personified in an enchanting 1931 advertisement for Morley silk stockings – an exquisite complement to any woman's lingerie collection. Delve into vintage femininity with women's lingerie from 1932, showcasing delicate designs that epitomize grace and sensuality during that era. Witness timeless beauty unfold through William Whiteley's 1906 advert for women's underwear, illustrating how fashion has evolved while retaining its allure over generations. Unleash your inner Can-Can dancer as you explore Gorringes' enticing range of women's underwear from their alluring 1927 campaign – designed to make hearts skip beats. Celebrate body positivity with Cleveland embracing natural beauty; fewer falsies are needed when confidence shines bright. (Year unknown) Experience liberation like never before with the revolutionary Kestos Backless Brassiere featured in a daring 1935 advertisement - redefining comfort without compromising style. Embark on this captivating journey through time and witness how they have shaped our perception of fashion throughout history - always evolving yet forever essential.