Underwear Collection (#43)

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

COLLEGE STUDENTS, 1893. Hid the Girls Skirts. Wicked Boys of the Wasburn, Kansas, College Play Tricks on the Pretty Female Students. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1893

Glastenbury underwear... the span of life
Glastenbury underwear...the span of life

So Far So Good - A fine pair of ankles, calves, knees and
" So Far So Good" - A fine pair of ankles, calves, knees and... Date: circa 1910s

Stockinged legs by David Wright
A pair of shapely legs in stockings and suspenders belonging to someone wearing a pair of black, silk French knickers, by pin-up artist, David Wright. Date: c.1947

Little girl on a postcard, hanging up the washing
A little girl on a greetings postcard hangs up the washing on the line. Date: early 20th century

Portrait of a woman in underwear by David Wright
Unfinished drawing by David Wright, Britains foremost pin-up artist of the wartime era, of a woman in a bra and slip. Date: c.1944

Advert for Kestos brassiere and girdles 1932

Advert for Dickins & Jones sale
Last week Dickins & Jones sale for corsets Date: 1915

Advert for Kestos Brassiere and Girdles
Advertisement for Kestos Brassiere and Girdles Date: 1932

Courtaulds advertisement
Advertisement for Courtaulds Dress and Lingerie Fabrics, allowing modern woman to retain her effeminate daintiness, even as an intrepid aviatress apparently. Date: 1931

A Flimsy Excuse
A red-haired young thing wearing the skimpiest of red lingerie is shocked at the arrival of an unexpected visitor. Her dignity is little preserved by the thinest of see through drapes

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1934
Advert for a brassiere for sport activities. Kestos A women can concertrate on her game and win Date: 1934

Advert for Gorringes Luxury undies
Advertisement for womens Gorringes luxury corsets, angore and silk mixture. Date: 1937

Advert for Le Gant corsets
A gown, particularly a formal gown, was never more of a success than the corset worn beneath it. Perfect control with absolute is achieved by " Le Gant" Sold by Harvey Nichols. Date: 1937

Humorous Postcard - Underwear Department
A couple are directed to the Sports Department " Straight through the Ladies Underwear". This comment causes much delight to the Gentleman

Advert for Debenham & Freebody lingerie and nightdress 1937
Advert for Debenham & Freebody lingerie - Cami-knickers in dainty lace, cross over shape trimmed with narrow edging of satin. In peach, sky, ivory and black

Fashions for the 1927 debutante
A page of beautiful illustrations by Anne Rochester outlining the essential items required by the seasons debutante, inlcuding a georgette wrapper (dressing gown) patterened with cherries

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1932
Advert for Kestos corsets, a backless foundation for evening wear. 1932

Advert for Kestos lingerie
The sign of good breeding... Advertisement for the Kestos backless brassiere. Date: 1937

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1935

Lingerie in Harvey Nichols
A 1930s collection of Lingerie to buy at Harvey Nichols. To ensure a slim and perfect-fitting line. 1930

Advert for Gossard corset
Gossard corset - a new diaphanous delight for the women who care... a slenderer, sleeker silhouette comes like magic atits tender tounch. Date: 1937

Advert for Kestos brassiere 1934
Advert for Kestos lingerie, to be worn under swimwear. 1934

Advertisement for Oktis Corset Shields
An advertisement for Oktis corset shields, which prevent the snapping of a corset steel and double the life of your corset. Ideal holiday wear. How did we ever manage without them? Date: 1913

French couple seduction sequence
A French couple in a seduction sequence. He kneels at her feet, in a begging posture, while she stands with her back to him, reading his call-up papers. (2 of 4) Date: early 20th century

Advert for Dickins & Jones corsets
Winter sales bargains in Royal Worcesters corsets corslettes and foundation garments. Date: 1926

Advert for Wolsey spring fashions, underwear
Wolsey lustral arttificial silk underwear and hosiery. Young lady modeling a slip with a floral shawl with long fringing. 1928

Saucy WWII Postcard - Hot Dog Stand
A saucy World War Two postcard from the US, depicting a glamourous Hot Dog and Ice Cream seller in skimpy attire - drawing favourable looks from the hungry GIs Date: circa 1940

She made them some broth
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children... She made them some broth -- an illustration to the nursery rhyme, showing the old woman in her kitchen

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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.