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Underwear Collection (page 9)

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

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Undies

Undies
Aislinn Simmonds

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Matchy Matchy

Matchy Matchy
Aislinn Simmonds

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Meditation

Meditation
Raissa Oltmanns

Background imageUnderwear Collection: My ass my rules

My ass my rules
Raissa Oltmanns

Background imageUnderwear Collection: No bra club

No bra club
Raissa Oltmanns

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Hand Caress

Hand Caress
Minorstep

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Under Summer Sun

Under Summer Sun
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Illustration of Squirrel woollen underwear all-in-ones Date: 1929

Illustration of Squirrel woollen underwear all-in-ones Date: 1929

Background imageUnderwear Collection: WW2 American Forces comic postcard

WW2 American Forces comic postcard - I'm on Observation Duty Date: 1940s

Background imageUnderwear Collection: French glamour postcard - La Belle de Miranda

French glamour postcard - La Belle de Miranda Date: circa 1910

Background imageUnderwear Collection: French glamour postcard

French glamour postcard Date: circa 1910

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Service Bocker outfit, Debenham & Freebody

Service Bocker outfit, Debenham & Freebody
The Service Bocker, underwear and shirt, Debenham & Freebody, fashion illustration of woman in outfit. Captioned, A clever utility garment'

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advert, The London Corset Co

Advert, The London Corset Co, New Bond Street, London Date: 1910

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advert for J Roussel

Advert for J Roussel
Advert for the Belt by J Roussel. Date: 1939

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advert for Kayser Bondor, makers of hosiery and underwear. Date: 1954

Advert for Kayser Bondor, makers of hosiery and underwear. Date: 1954

Background imageUnderwear Collection: A wartime advert for Wolsey, emphasising the durability of the garments. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Wolsey, emphasising the durability of the garments. Date: 1943

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas

Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas. Date: circa 1932

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advertisement for women's undergarments. Date: 1936

Advertisement for women's undergarments. Date: 1936

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Small Bonzo dog having fun with ladies underwear

Small Bonzo dog having fun with ladies underwear
Bonzo Dog is in an open drawer of a cabinet Date: circa 1920

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advertisement for women's criss-crossed front panel bra and girdle. Date: 1954

Advertisement for women's criss-crossed front panel bra and girdle. Date: 1954

Background imageUnderwear Collection: New fabric that stretches three ways Vita-Flex was made of an exclusive process in which pure

New fabric that stretches three ways Vita-Flex was made of an exclusive process in which pure rubber was interwoven with fine cotton backing. Date: 1939

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Two adverts from Kestos, brassieres and girdles and Debenham & Freebody beach outfit. Date: May 1940

Two adverts from Kestos, brassieres and girdles and Debenham & Freebody beach outfit. Date: May 1940

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advert for Kestos lingerie 1939

Advert for Kestos lingerie 1939
Women wearing new girdles and high-line brassiers. Date: 1939

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advertisement for William Whiteley elegant straight fronted corset. Date: 1906

Advertisement for William Whiteley elegant straight fronted corset. Date: 1906

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advert for London Corset Company 1910

Advert for London Corset Company 1910
Very long below the waist and low in the bust dainty corsets. 1910

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Advert for BVD underwear for men 1914

Advert for BVD underwear for men 1914
For generations of Americans, BVDs were the underwear of choice - loose-fitting and, as you see, immensely becoming as well as supremely practical for summer wear... Date: 1914

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Green Room

Green Room
Martin Lee

Background imageUnderwear Collection: 3671344

3671344

Background imageUnderwear Collection: 3671346

3671346

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view C), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view C), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073113 Corset (view C), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view A), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view A), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073111 Corset (view A), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view K), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view K), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073107 Corset (view K), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view D), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view D), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073122 Corset (view D), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view L), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view L), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073108 Corset (view L), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen)

Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen)
7316835 Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen) by European School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen)

Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen)
7316832 Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen) by European School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view G), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view G), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073125 Corset (view G), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view F), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view F), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073124 Corset (view F), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view J), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view J), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073106 Corset (view J), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen)

Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen)
7316828 Corset, 1740-60 (woollen damask & linen) by European School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view E), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view E), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073123 Corset (view E), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view H), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view H), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073105 Corset (view H), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view M), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view M), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073109 Corset (view M), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view N), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view N), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073110 Corset (view N), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Corset (view B), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)

Corset (view B), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073112 Corset (view B), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Lisa

Lisa
Zachar Rise

Background imageUnderwear Collection: The bathroom

The bathroom
Chris Bos

Background imageUnderwear Collection: Women Sewing, c. 1920 (b/w photo)

Women Sewing, c. 1920 (b/w photo)
1738623 Women Sewing, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Lingeres around 1920 Women sewing lingerie)




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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.