Knickers Collection

Barrel Girl
Bottoms up! A little girl accidentally reveals the fact that her knickers match her dress as she leans over a water butt!

Wrapping Gifts 1950S
Festive model in red baby doll nightie with broderie Anglaise trim & white slingback shoes sits on a cushion & wraps presents, showing her knickers in the process

See-Through Baby Doll
Fifties blonde, wearing a white see-through baby doll nightie with a yoke & bikini style knickers, sits on a white rug

Diana Dors as a stripper on the set of the 1968 television series The Inquisitors October 27th 1968 Y9463

1960s tennis fashion
Frilly panties by Teddy Tinling, as worn by tennis players in the 1960s. Worn with a navy banded white cardigan by Maxine Leighton

Pin-Up in Petticoat
Pin-up girl lifts up her flounced petticoat revealing shapely legs & broderie anglaise edged knickers as she stands between a Christmas tree & a full-length mirror

Showing her Knickers
A young woman lifts her dress to reveal her drawers which have decorative vandyked trim. She also wears a cloche hat, silk stockings and tango heel shoes

Clothing Beach: "Stop, Get Ready, Lets Go"
Clothing Beach: " Stop, Get Ready, Lets Go". Sunarama of London today showed their 1975 Summer and Autumn collection at Sunarama Limited, Eversholt Street

Female Type / Reading Book
A lady reads a book, wearing a cloche hat, Louis heel shoes, stockings and either a chemise or a pair of cami-knickers

Advert for Gorringes womens bathing dresses & capes 1924
Selection of womens exclusive bathing dresses with separate knickers and capes. Date: 1924

Can-Can (Postcard)
A girl with skimpier underwear than usual for can-can dancers shows us her matching knickers

Comic postcard, Woman in expensive underwear chats to cleaning lady Date: 20th century

Mary Pierce shows her knickers during her first round match at Wimbledon

Diana Dors as a stripper on the set of the 1968 television series The Inquisitors October 27th 1968 Y9463

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669797 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Vedonis Underwear for Women and Children, 1937 (b/w photo)
8634425 Advertisement for Vedonis Underwear for Women and Children, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Half naked woman performing exercises (coloured photo)
8655958 Half naked woman performing exercises (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The physical awakening. Half naked woman performing exercises)

Advertisement for Southalls sanitary products, 1937 (litho)
8634868 Advertisement for Southalls sanitary products, 1937 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Southalls sanitary products, 1937)

Jive Championship at Haringey dance hall in London, June 1956 Dance Contest

Model seen here in the MEN studios posing for Christmas gifts feature December 1982

Clothing Fashion Underwear white bra knickers stockings and suspender belt October 1992

Betty Ann Stuart Tennis Player Wimbledon July 1979 playing in the mixed doubles with Ross Case shows off the message " Watch It" on her knickers

Jive Championship at Haringey dance hall London, June 1956 Dance Contest

Wimbledon tennis star Gertrude "Gussie"Moran showing off her new style dress
Wimbledon tennis star Gertrude " Gussie" Moran showing off her new style dress and pants. June 1949

Clothing - Stockings: The new Folies. Top model Tessa Hewitt shows off a new style in stockings designed to be worn without suspenders. February 1984 P018428

Lingerie that changes colour with your mood. Model in lingerie with policeman. March 1992 P018305

Model girl Jan De Fraine with the jigsaw which has a nude picture of her on each side of the puzzle. The puzzle is marketed with the two pictures seen behind

Women wearing matching bra and knickers in opposite colours. June 1959 P018247

Models Irena Revels and Ludmilla Leveovil admiring underwear modeled by Joyce. Behind Joyce is (c) Valentina Abdolara. July 1956 P018251

Five young people on grass - Abbey Gardens, Bury St. Edmunds
Five young people lie on the grass in Abbey Gardens, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Two of them, a boy and a girl, cuddle - she shows her knickers Date: 1988

Bum scratch - children
I can t bare it. A small girl scratches her bottom while her little brother sits in a pushchair and covers his face. Leominster, Herefordshire, England Date: circa 1972

Clothing Fashion Underwear Models Jeanne (left) and Laura (right) July 1993

Young Girls Underwear
A girl wears lace & ribbon edged cotton drawers, a chemise, a wadded bodice to keep her chest warm, socks & shoes with a bar across the instep

Comic postcard, Husband after riotous night out Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Deaf old man misunderstands pretty young woman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple at an underwear counter - real silk undies Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman in underwear, trying on new hat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman on the phone - reducing diet Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple getting dressed Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Drunk man speaks to woman in the street Date: 20th century

Womens undergarments 1935
Double page catalogue of womens underwear from 1935. Date: 1935

A model wearing the latest underwear fashion. 1977

Washing day for Orient Girls football team. 27th September 1970

Reveille Fashion Feature Reveille reader Lois Trerise seen here modelling the latest underwear fashions. Circa 1960

Major Ron Ferguson Barry Humphries actor in a Charity performance of the play Back with a Vengeance at the Strand Theatre London. May 1988

Heller Toren Actress - July 1974

The bra and panties set is by Janet Reger from Fenwick of New Bond Street June 1978 P007869

Model Lucy Willcox pictured in bra and Panty set with a crossword design. February 1978 P017665

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"From Wrapping Gifts in the 1950s to Barrel Girls: A Journey Through Knickers" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of knickers, beyond just a company. In the 1950s, women were seen wrapping gifts with grace and elegance, their outfits complete with delicate lace-trimmed knickers peeking out from under their skirts. Fast forward to the mesmerizing sight of a barrel girl, her vibrant attire capturing attention at every turn. But it's not just about appearances; these knickers provided comfort and freedom for women during physically demanding performances. Picture this: a cozy winter evening by the fire, warming your bum while donning luxurious silk knickers. The epitome of indulgence and relaxation. In another realm altogether, we find ourselves amidst an era where see-through baby dolls became alluring lingerie choices. These seductive garments left little to the imagination but added an air of mystery and allure. Diana Dors takes center stage as she captivates audiences as a stripper on the set of "The Inquisitors" television series in October 1968. Her glamorous performance is enhanced by her choice of provocative knickers that leave everyone spellbound. Beach days call for bold fashion statements. "Stop, Get Ready, Let's Go. " was the motto when clothing beach trends embraced vibrant colors and playful patterns. Knickers adorned with cheerful designs became synonymous with carefree summer adventures. Tennis fashion took a stylish twist in the swinging sixties. Women confidently sported chic ensembles featuring flirty skirts paired effortlessly with matching knickers underneath – both fashionable and functional on court. Pin-ups exuded charm like no other, often captured wearing petticoats that revealed glimpses of their cheeky knicker collection beneath layers of tulle fabric. These iconic images continue to inspire even today.