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Underwear Collection (#11)

"From vintage pin-up girls to iconic actresses, it has always played a significant role in fashion and culture

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Femme au miroir. Peinture de Alexander Vasilyevich Shevchenko (Alexandre Chevtchenko) (1883-1948)

Femme au miroir. Peinture de Alexander Vasilyevich Shevchenko (Alexandre Chevtchenko) (1883-1948), huile sur toile
FIA5328221 Femme au miroir. Peinture de Alexander Vasilyevich Shevchenko (Alexandre Chevtchenko) (1883-1948), huile sur toile, 1913. Art russe, 20e siecle, avant garde

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Adry

Adry
Ionut Jarca

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Young Woman in Undergarments, c. 1910-11 (oil on canvas)

Young Woman in Undergarments, c. 1910-11 (oil on canvas)
5188341 Young Woman in Undergarments, c.1910-11 (oil on canvas) by List, Wilhelm (1864-1918); 126.1--57.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Suspender, c. 1930. Creator: Dolores Haupt

Suspender, c. 1930. Creator: Dolores Haupt
Suspender, c. 1930

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Faschings Dienstag (colour litho)

Faschings Dienstag (colour litho)
3646197 Faschings Dienstag (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faschings Dienstag)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153155 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Pedicure (colour litho)

Pedicure (colour litho)
3646187 Pedicure (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedicure. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Two women in the changing room at a swimming baths (colour litho)

Two women in the changing room at a swimming baths (colour litho)
7148646 Two women in the changing room at a swimming baths (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women in the changing room at a swimming baths)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153149 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Woman viewing the collection of a man with a lingerie fetish (litho)

Woman viewing the collection of a man with a lingerie fetish (litho)
7186247 Woman viewing the collection of a man with a lingerie fetish (litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Hohere Gewalt (colour litho)

Hohere Gewalt (colour litho)
3646190 Hohere Gewalt (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hohere Gewalt)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153163 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153161 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Zu Hause (colour litho)

Zu Hause (colour litho)
3646195 Zu Hause (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zu Hause. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Argwohn (colour litho)

Argwohn (colour litho)
3646193 Argwohn (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Argwohn. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Im Faschingstrubel (colour litho)

Im Faschingstrubel (colour litho)
3646186 Im Faschingstrubel (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Im Faschingstrubel)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: An elegant lady at her dressing table, printed by F. Sala & Co, Berlin, c. 1850 (colour litho)

An elegant lady at her dressing table, printed by F. Sala & Co, Berlin, c. 1850 (colour litho)
DHC379908 An elegant lady at her dressing table, printed by F. Sala & Co, Berlin, c.1850 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht

Background imageUnderwear Collection: The Riding Crop, c. 1925 (bronze) (see also 940322)

The Riding Crop, c. 1925 (bronze) (see also 940322)
940323 The Riding Crop, c.1925 (bronze) (see also 940322) by Zach, Bruno (1891-1935); height: 82 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153151 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Pair of garters, c. 1770-90 (silk & metal)

Pair of garters, c. 1770-90 (silk & metal)
1547594 Pair of garters, c.1770-90 (silk & metal) by French School, (18th century); each 30.5x2.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Young woman in a fawn dress (oil on canvas)

Young woman in a fawn dress (oil on canvas)
992455 Young woman in a fawn dress (oil on canvas) by Mercier, Philippe (1689-1760); 127x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated on a chaise longue in an interior)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: The Riding Crop, c. 1925 (bronze) (see also 940323)

The Riding Crop, c. 1925 (bronze) (see also 940323)
940322 The Riding Crop, c.1925 (bronze) (see also 940323) by Zach, Bruno (1891-1935); height: 82 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Female nude clasping right leg, 1917 (charcoal & gouache on paper)

Female nude clasping right leg, 1917 (charcoal & gouache on paper)
995405 Female nude clasping right leg, 1917 (charcoal & gouache on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 45x28.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Regular check ups keep him on the job c. 1944

Regular check ups keep him on the job c. 1944
7265414 Regular check ups keep him on the job c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor with Stethoscope performs a medical check-up Federal Security Agency)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: BEAUTY BEHIND WET GLASS

BEAUTY BEHIND WET GLASS
PARTHA BHATTACHARYYA

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Moonkeeper

Moonkeeper
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Welcome

Welcome
InTheMoment

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Shopper in a store at 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942

Shopper in a store at 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Shopper in a store at 7th Street and Florida Avenue, N.W

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Migratory labor housing during carrot harvest, near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California, 1939

Migratory labor housing during carrot harvest, near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California, 1939
Near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California. Migratory labor housing during carrot harvest. This field owned by proprietor of ajoining grocery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153153 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)

Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho)
7153152 Lingerie and Pyjamas from Debenham and Freebody, 1930s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advertisment for the Aux 100, 000 Corsets brand, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Advertisment for the Aux 100, 000 Corsets brand, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT171302 Advertisment for the Aux 100, 000 Corsets brand, c.1900 (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Boys Marching By, 1918 (oil on canvas)

Boys Marching By, 1918 (oil on canvas)
985252 Boys Marching By, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 81.4x72.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys Marching By. Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Chief Usher to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire

Chief Usher to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire
6339767 Chief Usher to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Chief Usher to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Bras Panorama, 1900 (engraving)

Bras Panorama, 1900 (engraving)
7210556 Bras Panorama, 1900 (engraving) by Calcaterra (19th century); 15x25 cm; Private Collection; © AmpieVedute.art

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Lady at the Doctors I; Dame beim Arzt I, 1948 (oil on canvas)

Lady at the Doctors I; Dame beim Arzt I, 1948 (oil on canvas)
1768132 Lady at the Doctors I; Dame beim Arzt I, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Kleinschmidt, Paul (1883-1949); 116.2x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady at the Doctors I; Dame beim Arzt I)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: The poor of Paris, early 20th century (drawing)

The poor of Paris, early 20th century (drawing)
AIS5356090 The poor of Paris, early 20th century (drawing) by Thiriat, Paul (1868-1943); (add.info.: The dormitory of women in the Saint Anne hospital in Paris housing the mentally ill)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Noble woman of Java, Indonesia

Noble woman of Java, Indonesia
6339128 Noble woman of Java, Indonesia by Lisbet, L. (19th century); (add.info.: Noble woman of Java, Indonesia. She wears a dodot and sarong (skirt) in batik, sabuk (waistband), kemban (corset)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Costume of a Bosniac or man from Bosnia, Ottoman Empire

Costume of a Bosniac or man from Bosnia, Ottoman Empire
6339775 Costume of a Bosniac or man from Bosnia, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Costume of a Bosniac or man from Bosnia, Ottoman Empire)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Inferior officer in the Janissaries, infantry of the Ottoman Empire

Inferior officer in the Janissaries, infantry of the Ottoman Empire
6339753 Inferior officer in the Janissaries, infantry of the Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Inferior officer in the Janissaries)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Sailor in the Turkish Navy, Ottoman Empire

Sailor in the Turkish Navy, Ottoman Empire
6339777 Sailor in the Turkish Navy, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Sailor in the Turkish Navy, Ottoman Empire)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: White Underwear, 1925 (colour etching and aquatint)

White Underwear, 1925 (colour etching and aquatint)
991059 White Underwear, 1925 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 55x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White Underwear. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advertisement for the Mirus wood-burning stove (colour litho)

Advertisement for the Mirus wood-burning stove (colour litho)
XIR191317 Advertisement for the Mirus wood-burning stove (colour litho) by Poulbot, Francisque (1879-1946); Private Collection




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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.