Two 1910's Brassieres
- Written by Jennifer Thompson
How did Edwardian women support their busts with such low cut corsets? Jen shares the details and patterns of two 1910's brassieres in her collection.
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- Written by Marion McNealy
Trying to date a particular corset, track changes in lingerie fashion down to a few years, or just looking for new inspiration? Plenty here to keep you busy...
Underwear in the Natural Form Era, pt. 1
- Written by Marion McNealy
Marion walks you through all the different layer options of the nautural form era, starting from the skin out, with variations in necklines and politics.
Getting That Bustle Bump
- Written by Alisha Martin
A study of three padded bustles in the Kentucky Historical Society Collection, showing how thrifty women stayed fashionable on a budget.
Open Drawers 1850s - 1860s
- Written by Marion McNealy
An open pair of cotton drawers in the style of the 1840's (but dated late 1850s to 1860s), with delicate whitework embroidery, sewn on a chain stitch machine.
A Lady's Knit Vest with a Crochet Yoke
- Written by Marion McNealy
Marion shares with us a knitted silk undervest with a crocheted yoke that could date anywhere from 1880 to 1910.
Edwardian and 1910’s Brassieres
- Written by Jennifer Thompson
When corsets dipped below the bust in the early 1900s, what did women use to support the bust? How did bras develop into a must-have garment?
Underwear in the Natural Form Era, pt. 2
- Written by Marion McNealy
This month we look at what to wear over the corset and under the dress, as well as appropriate fabrics and embroidery.
Hand Embroidered Linen Chemise, circa 1879
- Written by Marion McNealy
Marion shares a linen chemise circa 1879 from her collection.
