Victorian White Petticoat
The petticoat had a dual role as underwear and a structural garment, as it helped to shape the dress and mirrored the cut of the skirt.
It protected the dress from sweat and provided the wearer with ...
Victorian White Petticoat
The petticoat had a dual role as underwear and a structural garment, as it helped to shape the dress and mirrored the cut of the skirt.
It also protected the dress from sweat and provided the wearer ...
Victorian White Pettipants
Pettipants were popular female underwear in the nineteenth century, and were usually made out of cotton and lace with ruffles on each leg. They were worn underneath clothes for modesty and comfort. These ...
White Bra, 1920s
This is an early example of a bra; it is thought to have been made in the 1920’s as the bra is made out of rayon (which was first produced in 1925).
This bra has some numbers applied to it '36/254/N61 ...
White Corset, 1950s
This corset was specially designed and made to be worn under a wedding dress.
Women's stays, 18th century
A pair of women's stays from the second half of the 18th century. Stays were the predecesser to the corset and were worn as a supporting undergarment. This pair has a linen lining with a silk front decorated ...