Underwear Collection (#44)

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

Berlei advertisement, 1953
A slender lady with an hourglass figure is fitted for some rather constricting looking foundation garments by a Berlei expert in an advertisement for the brand. Date: 1953

David Wright woman in stockings and underslip
Elegant woman in a skimpy pink underslip and stockings. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Kestos underwear advert 1934

Woman modelling underwear
A woman modelling underwear (brassiere, corset, suspenders and stockings) against a dark background. circa 1940s

Putting on a corset - with assistance
A lady requires some assistance in the tightening of the laces of her corset. The rather caustic caption reads: " Reducing the Surplus" !! Date: circa 1905

Two models in elegant negligees, mauve and pink. 1923

Lingerie
Exhibition of lingerie from Germa Co. Landskrona 1929. Date: 1929

Advert for Gossard underwear 1948

Fitting a Corset
A young French lady is fitted with a fashionable corset Date: circa 1830

Brassierette 1938
Kleinerts brassierette: a lightweight bra without fastenings but with a shirred elastic back. Suitable for sports. It is also fitted with dress shields. Date: 1938

Bust Supporter
MAKE YOUR HUSBAND PROUD OF YOU - what greater incentive could a lady need to rush out and buy a Joujou to support her bust ? Can be worn next to the skin, whats more. Date: 1920

Male Corset / 1910
An elderly gentleman, desperate to regain the figure of his youth, has his valet lace him into a corset. Date: 1910

Peter Robinson Corset
Peter Robinsons Corset Sylphide Date: circa 1890

Lady Bends in Corset
A lady bends to pick up the soap tablet she has dropped - thus demonstrating the remarkable flexibility of her Guzzi girdle Date: 1928

Cosmonauts in space clothing
Cosmonauts in soviet space underclothing. Vladimir Dzhnibekov and Victor Savinykh, Soyuz T-13 cosmonauts in their space underwear at the Gagarin Training Centre in June 1985

Menstrual pain
MODEL RELEASED. Menstrual pain. Woman holding her hands against her abdomen to relieve pain caused by menstruation. Lower abdominal and pelvic pain, known as dysmenorrhoea

Radiator, thermogram
Radiator. Thermogram of underpants drying on a radiator. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow, green and blue to purple (coldest)

Cotton and synthetic fibres, SEM
Cotton and synthetic underwear fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cotton and polyurethane mixture of fibres woven to form part of a womans underwear item

Thigh measurement
MODEL RELEASED. Thigh measurement. Woman measuring the size of her thigh size using a tape measure

Measuring body fat
MODEL RELEASED. Measuring body fat

Mens health
MODEL RELEASED. Mens health

Man weighing himself
MODEL RELEASED. Man weighing himself

Silent Still: Bathroom

CASSATT: GIRL, 1886. Girl Arranging Her Hair. Canvas by Mary Cassatt

Silent Still: Exercise

GOLD DUST GERTIE, 1931. Chic Johnson (1891-1962) and Ole Olsen (1892-1965) in a scene from the 1931 film, Gold Dust Gertie

SILENT STILL: SHOWGIRLS. Silent film still. Viola Dana in Rouged Lips, 1923

David Wright woman in black underwear
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing black underwear. She appears to be sitting up in bed, with a dark green cover in front of her

David Wright woman in red underwear
Elegant woman with brown hair, wearing skimpy red underwear, and holding a red and black striped evening dress in front of her

David Wright woman in black fur coat
Elegant woman with reddish brown hair, wearing a black fur coat over her skimpy underwear. She is sitting on table next to a vase of pink roses

David Wright woman in black and pink underwear
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing black and pink underwear. She is either putting on or taking off an earring. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman with cigarette
Elegant woman standing at her bedroom window with a cigarette in her hand. She is in her underwear, and her hair is tied up in a red scarf

The Modern Girl by Reginald E. Higgins
Sub-titled, Silk and shingle, the artist Reginald Higgins draws his favourite subject, the shorn and shingled modern 1920s girl

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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.