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2006AM5118-01

Nightshift with square-cut neckline, by Lady Clapham Doll's clothes. Britain, late 17th century

2006AM5146-01

Stays, by Lady Clapham Doll's clothes. Britain, late 17th century

2006AM6149-01

Long-sleeved vest with circular collar and placket, by Cappers & Waters. Britain, 1851

2006AM6178-01

Machine-knit woollen long pants. Britain, 1851

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Berlei corseted girdle, photo John French. London, UK, late 1940s

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Waspie corset, photo John French. London, UK, 1956

2006AT1854-01

Corset. England, 1883

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Body stocking, photo John French. London, England, 1960s

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Model posing in a bustier, photo John French. London, England, 1960

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Swimwear, photo John French. London, England, 1960s

2006BG4649-01

Mansell Gay Panties, by Mansell, Hunt, Catty & Co. London, UK, mid-20th century EDITORIAL USE ONLY

2006BB4819-01

Corset, by Edwin Izod. England, 1887

2006AV6130-01

Women's underwear, by Robinson & Cleaver. England, late 19th century

2006AV6133-01

Woman's underwear. Britain, late-18th century

2006AY2926-01

Corset, detail, by Joe Corre and Serena Rees of Agent Provocateur Ltd. London, UK, 1997 EDITORIAL USE ONLY

2006BB4765-01

Corset. England, 1880

2006AF5045-01

Brassieres, by Rigby & Peller. England, mid-20th century

2006AV6132-01

Ladies underwear. England, mid-19th century

2006AV6131-01

Underwear of cotton chemise. England and France, mid-19th century