Underwear Collection (#42)

French girls adjusts a vase of blooms
French girl wearing a skimpy pink negligee adjusts a vase of blooms. Date: circa 1920s

Saucy postcard - Lady in Underclothes
" Come as you are" you write to me. But you d think it absurd, if sometimes when that message came I took you at your word! (I wonder if the sender of the note would really mind too much)

Jolly French beauty trying on her new hat. She seems to have forgotten to put her dress on first.... Date: circa 1890s

Parisian Lady in a Corset Skirt
The Underside of the Parisian A glamorous Parisienne wearing a fashionable corset-skirt Date: circa 1907

Mademoiselles Dargyl & Ananie de L Opera - Corsets
Mademoiselles Dargyl & Ananie de L Opera - Two French musical actresses, each wearing a fine whalebone corset. The card is entitled La Silhouette Moderne - The Modern Silhouette. Date: circa 1905

Arrested for wearing a corset advertising placard
" Why pick on me, officer? Its my guv nors idea!" A policeman is not sympathetic to the protestations of the beardy gentleman employed to parade in front of a Drapers shop wearing a corset

Miss Paris

One-Piece Underwear
A mans one-piece undergarment, known as the Union Shirt, on display at a clothing exhibition in London

Advertisement from an American newspaper of 1888, for A Braided Wire Bustle for 25 Cents
ADVERTISEMENT: BUSTLE. Advertisement from an American newspaper of 1888, for A Braided Wire Bustle for 25 Cents

Advertisement for the new Langtry bustle (after actress Lillie Langtry) from an English newspaper of 1887
ADVERTISEMENT: BUSTLE. Advertisement for the new Langtry bustle (after actress Lillie Langtry) from an English newspaper of 1887

When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard. ca. 1940, When the Day is Done, and My Work is Through, I Relax for Awhile, and Dream of You Postcard

Advertisement for Corsets. ca. 1936, LOCATION UKN

I Don t Hold Out and I Don t Stall, Don t Take Me Long At-All, At-All Postcard. ca. 1940, I Don t Hold Out and I Don t Stall, Don t Take Me Long At-All, At-All Postcard

Alice in Wonderland Postcard Depicting Alice. ca. 1900-1920, Alice in Wonderland Postcard Depicting Alice

Baseball In Union Suits
United States: c. 1928. A man in union suit batting and boy in union suit catching

Man Tries To Touch His Toes
United States: January 2, 1938. This portly gentleman is trying to keep his New Years resolution of exercising and reducing his girth

A Bloomers Display
United States: c. 1925 The Double Cuff Bloomer, by Van Ultra

Pregnant woman F008 / 3156
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Pregnant woman listening to music F008 / 3169
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Pregnant woman F008 / 3157
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Pregnant woman F008 / 3158
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Pregnant woman F008 / 3155
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Pregnant woman listening to music F008 / 3168
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Pregnant woman listening to music F008 / 3167
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Pregnant woman choosing baby names F008 / 3162
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Pregnant woman sleeping F008 / 3165
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman sleeping

Pregnant woman choosing baby names F008 / 3163
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman choosing baby names

Pregnant woman sleeping F008 / 3164
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman sleeping

Womans buttock
MODEL RELEASED. Womans buttock

Womans buttocks
MODEL RELEASED. Womans buttocks

Lycra advert, 1966 C018 / 0603
Lycra advert. 1966 advertisement for a bra with straps and panels elasticated with lycra. This advert was produced by the US company DuPont

Turkish janissary

Sans-culotte from Paris (it literally means without
" Sans-culotte from Paris (it literally means " without underwear" ). They leaded the revolutionary process during 1793-1794. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris

Advert for Harrods mens silk underwear 1940
Silk for summer underwear ! Theres a feeling of fitness in Harrods silk underwear. The pure thread silk elastic knit ensures perfect fit yet gives freedom

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens lingerie 1940
We have mastered the art of corsetry. This belt is specially designed to give nipped-in waist line and flat diaphragm made of triple-thread lastex with floral bastiste panels in front and back

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1940
Advertisement for womens backless brassiere. Date: 1940

Advert for Harrods mens protective wool underwear 1941
Harrods warmth for winter. You ll find real comfort in this warm protective natural wool underwear. Of medium weight, its soft smooth feel will appeal to even the most sensitive skin. 1941

Advert for Le Gant corsets for the larger women 1936
Le Gant of youthlastic stretches allways. For the larger women. Yes! Le Gant does give the woman of larger proportions perfect figure control

Advert for J. Roussel lingerie with elastic lace belt 1936
Roussel creates for you a belt in elastic lace... so light... so dainty... yet so firm in its moulding action. Roussel has created amasterpiece in this luxuriously feminine belt - woven for each

Woman in slip 1918
Woman peeking through her hand, while wearing a revealing slip 1918

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1936
One brassiere for day or backless wear. Worn exclusively by the smartest women since its creation, the Kestos Brassiere has achieved a niche for itself unequalled by any other

Advet for Kestos panty 1935
Two blondes model the skin- tight, boneless, seamless " Silicute" pantie-girdle by Kestos teamed up with Kestos bras. Date: 1935

Bathing Dolly (Photo)
A little girl dries her doll after her bath, which she apparently took in her underwear. Date: 1915

Assumed name of François Marie Arouet, French man of letters. Voltaire getting out of bed at his home at Ferney
VOLTAIRE (1694-1778). Assumed name of François Marie Arouet, French man of letters. Voltaire getting out of bed at his home at Ferney, France. Oil on canvas, late 18th century, by Jean Huber

CIVIL WAR: GUNSHOT WOUND. An American Civil War veteran with a gunshot wound through his leg. Photograph by William Bell, 1865-67

WOMAN: NIGHTGOWN. A seated woman wearing a nightgown. Line engraving, 19th century

DISCARDED LOVER, 1890s. The curious consolations of a discarded lover at North Chicago, Ill.- He makes a dummy of some of his adored ones garments and fondles it constantly

FASHION: BRACES, 1869. Shoulder braces for girls from 8 to 10 years old. Line engraving, American, 1869

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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.