Undergarment Collection (#3)

Man Looking at Seductive Woman

Straight front corset in smart French white coutil or rich countil brocade. Date: 1901

Advertisement for womens undergarments. Date: 1940

Advertisement for womens undergarments

Manufacture Royale de corsets, 1897. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Manufacture Royale de corsets, 1897. Private Collection

Wedding Corset, British, 1874. Creator: W. S. Thomson & Company
Wedding Corset, British, 1874

Stays, American, ca. 1835. Creator: Unknown
Stays, American, ca. 1835

Stays, American, 1825-35. Creator: Unknown
Stays, American, 1825-35

Garters, American, ca. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Garters, American, ca. 1890

Etudes sur les femmes, 1882-90. Creator: Henri de Montaut
Etudes sur les femmes, 1882-90

Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940 Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940
Womens clothing in wool with stitch pattern. Date: 1940

Advert for Lastex womens corset 1934
Model wearing a corset with elastic. Date: 1934

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1934
Bear Brand Supreme, womens stockings. Date: 1934

Advert for Dorothy Perkins - womens undergarments 1928
A selection page of undergarments for women in 1928, available at Dorothy Perkins, at Oxford Street. Date: 1928

Advert for Whiteleys womens corset 1907
A very elegant straight-fronted corset with front and side suspenders, made of danity silk batiste. Date: 1907

Advert for L. C. C. womens corsets 1904
Women wearing a corset made from whalebone, shaping the hips and bust. Date: 1904

Corset - Reznicek 1908
A husband or lover assists a lady in removing her corset. Date: 1908

MAID & MISTRESS MAID & MISTRESS
A maid and her mistress consider an undergarment Date: 1927

Girl in a Slip - Photo
A young woman sits on a chair arm in what could either be described as a chemise or slip. Date: 1920s

Advert for Aertex mens clothes with air 1895
Cellular Aertex cloth shirts and underwear, which the air is enclosed and warmed by heat of the body. Date: 1895

French underwear catalogue c. 1900
3038170 French underwear catalogue c.1900 by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Young man stretching his stocking (from the Madrid Album), c. 1795. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Do not look into it. Private Collection

Woman Corset Advertisement Medical
Woman in Corset Looking in Mirror, Eureka Health Corset, Trade Card, circa 1880. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG)

Corsets Advertisement Corsetiere
Male and Female Corsets, Corsetiere Advertisement, London, England, circa 1899. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG)

Victorian corset, End 1890s. Artist: Anonymous
Victorian corset, End 1890s. Found in the collection of Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Advert for Royal Worcester corsets 1909
Figure that speak. Women wearing elegant straight-front corsets also known as the swan-bill. 1909

Advert for Gossard underwear 1935
The Gossard line of beauty, modern women demand not only elegance of contour and symmetry of figure, but perfect freedom of movement for daily activities. 1935

Young model in silky underwear 1935
Model in wearing silky corset with girdle. 1935

Advert for Fitu corsets 1934
Controlled curves. A wraparound figure form designed for large hip figures. Boned underbelt for extra control of abdomen and hips. Hookside fastening. 1934

Advert for Healthguard woollies nylon stockings 1950
A model poses in a pin up style pose wearing Healthguard woollies underwear and Vayle Scottish nylon stockings by John Skelton. Date: 1950

Pretty girl caught getting dressed
Caught " Una-wears" - a curly-haired lovely is shocked to be discovered whilst getting dressed into a tiny sheer green undergarment. Date: early 1940s

Advert for Chilprufe wool underwear for children 1941
The children must have Chilprufe. Our difficulty is to make the small ration of wool we are allowed go round. We have, therefore decided as a wartime policy to suspend production of womens

Historic image in sepia of a woman mounting a carriage as the driver holds her cage crinoline underskirt, a humorous scene saying there is no room in the carriage for her crinoline, circa 1860

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Source La Source 1875 Oil
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: The Source (La Source), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1875, Oil on canvas, The model here is Henriette Henriot

Advert for J. Roussel womens underwear 1930
One-piece girdle with high-waist that gives a slimmer figure, also giving a comfortable wear, freedom of movement by using a flexible, porous elastic. 1930

Advert for Royal Worcester corsets 1914
Slim silhouette of women wearing waist-line corsets. 1914

Advert for N D Eynede Paris corsetmarker 1909
Women wearing elegant corsets with drawstrings to the back to bring in the waist with lace edging. 1909

Advert for Le Magda womens corsets 1910
French young women wearing elegant corsets with lace and ribbons. 1910

Advert for W. H. K. & S. corsets 1901
New desirable straight fronted corsets, combining symmetry and elegance with acme of comfort. 1901

Advert for John Barker womens underwear 1911
Models wearing slender fitted corsets with straight-front giving no curving to the figure. 1911

Mens winter clothing 1936
Various outfits for men in a fashion catalogue, from golfers trousers, gentlemens winter coats, dressing gown with rope string, underwear and Pyjamas. Date: 1936

Advert for Dickins - Jones corsets 1909
The Specialite Guninea corset, available from Dickins & Jones, is ideal for slight figures. It promises not to cause undue pressure to the respiratory organs. 1909

Underwear for Children
Various undergarments for children including drawers, chemises, night shirts, collars, night caps & corsets for girls of various ages. Date: 1875

Advert for Vendonis womens underwear 1937
Next to myself I Like- Vendonis. Models wearing sporty underwear made of wool. 1937

Advert for Gorringes lingerie 1923
Gorringes lastest models in elastic wear and bust bodices. 1923

Advert for J. Roussel lingerie 1939
Personally for you. A belt by J. Roussel gives you the feeling of slimness and freedom. The Roussel method of expert individul consideration given to each figure control problem

Advert for Maiden Form bra with uplift 1936
For lovely rounded uplift support. Inter-lude. To accomplish a lovely classic roundness of contour, Maiden Form creates Inter-lude brassieres which - by semi-circular stitching - give firm uplift

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"Evolution of Undergarments: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of undergarments with these vintage advertisements. From the glamorous J. Roussel underwear advert of 1949 to the delicate women's lingerie showcased in 1932, each piece tells a unique story. In 1906, William Whiteley introduced elegant straight fronted corsets that embraced both style and comfort. Meanwhile, Gorringes captivated women with their exquisite range of womens underwear in 1927, leaving them feeling confident and empowered. As fashion progressed, so did innovation. In 1939, Vita-Flex revolutionized undergarments with its three-way stretch fabric made from pure rubber interwoven with fine cotton backing. This new material offered unparalleled flexibility without compromising on quality. Kestos lingerie took center stage in 1939 as it combined elegance and functionality seamlessly. Its timeless designs captured the hearts of women across generations. Not forgetting men's needs, BVD presented their high-quality underwear for men in a striking advertisement from 1914 - proving that comfort is not exclusive to one gender. The London Corset Company left an indelible mark on fashion history with their avant-garde creations showcased in a captivating advert from 1910. Their innovative designs pushed boundaries while accentuating natural beauty. Royal Worcester corsets became synonymous with sophistication and grace when they graced the scene in an enchanting advertisement from 1909 - showcasing how they can enhance every woman's silhouette effortlessly. These adverts remind us that undergarments have always played a crucial role in shaping our confidence and self-expression throughout history. Whether it was through enhancing curves or embracing freedom of movement, each era brought forth its own unique styles and innovations. So let us celebrate this journey through time as we appreciate how far we've come while cherishing those timeless pieces that continue to inspire modern-day fashion trends.