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Exposed_12 82.155.8 (corset), 81.24.32 (corselet)

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Exposed_12 82.155.8 (corset), 81.24.32 (corselet)

Exposed_46 94.106.1 (dress gogo booth)

Exposed_21 Left to right 2007.1.4 (dress), 2009.15.2 (corset), 2014.4.1 (blue corset)

Exposed_02 Left to right 90.190.4 (dress), U.877 (slip), 72.61.182 (floral dress), 75.183.80 (nightgown), 2012.4.1 (bag case), 98.98.1 (dress), 80.113.40 (corset), 2014.5.1 (dress)

Exposed_23 72.61.182 (floral dress), 75.183.80 (nightgown)

Exposed_04 Left to right P82.1.16 (corset), P78.3.1 (petticoat), 2009.1.1 (corset stays), 85.80.15 (busk in case)

Exposed_03 Left to right U.862 (dressing gown), 80.1.5 (robe), P88.65.4 (bustle in case) 74.40.3 (corset cover), P83.29.1 (bustle), P91.69.1 (corset), 82.34.6 (underskirt)

Exposed_05 Left to right P88.65.4 (bustle in case) 74.40.3 (corset cover), P83.29.1 (bustle), P91.69.1 (black corset), 82.34.6 (underskirt)

Exposed_06 Left to right 2003.12.1 (tea gown), 98.37.1 (corset), 98.29.5 (bra), 76.64.1 (stockings in case), U.131 (bodice and drawers), 82.91.1 (nightgown), 85.80.21 (blue corset), 85.80.13 (black corset box in case), 82.171.1B (corset box in case), 90.180.4 (robe), 96.109.1 (cap in case)

Exposed_27 Left to right 2003.12.1 (tea gown), 98.37.1 (corset), 98.29.5 (bra), 76.64.1 (stockings in case)

Exposed_28 Left to right U.131 (bodice and drawers), 82.91.1 (nightgown), 85.80.21 (blue corset), 85.80.13 (black corset box in case), 82.171.1B (corset box in case)

Exposed_29 90.180.4 (robe), 96.109.1 (cap in case)

Exposed_10 Left to right 96.89.6 (loungewear set), 80.124.1 (stockings case), 82.151.61 (nightgown), 2009.66.11 (yellow nightgown), 74.73.3 (slip set), 96.47.17 (robe), 2000.89.15 and 75.86.5B (bra and petticoat), 82.155.8 (corset), 81.24.32 (blue corset hidden), P82.20.2 (bra case)

Exposed_34 96.89.6 (loungewear set)

Exposed_11 82.151.61 (halter nightgown), 2009.66.11 (nightgown)

Exposed_35 74.73.3 (slip set), 96.47.17 (robe)

Exposed_36 Left to right 2000.89.15 and 75.86.5B (bra and petticoat), P82.20.2 (bra case), 82.155.8 (corset), 81.24.32 (blue corset)

Exposed_22 90.190.4 (dress), U.877 (slip)

Exposed_26 U.862 (dressing gown), 80.1.5 (robe)

Exposed_33 Left to right 89.94.6 (corselet), 2012.53.6 (bra), 79.72.11 (briefs), 88.27.2 (ensemble), 2013.69.1 (slip), 90.190.20 (robe ensemble)

Exposed_08 89.94.6 (corselet), 2012.53.6 (bra), 79.72.11 (briefs)

Exposed_09 88.27.2 (ensemble), 2013.69.1 (slip)

Exposed_24 Left to right 2012.4.1 (bag case), 98.98.1 (dress), 80.113.40 (corset), 2014.5.1 (dress)

Exposed_31 Left to right 85.193.5 (evening dress), P82.18.3 (dress), 2009.79.10 (shoes case), P86.63.5 (camiknickers), 2001.42.2 (bra and knickers), 2012.53.1 (bra), 75.109.11 (slip), P82.10.5 (nightgown)

Exposed_07 P86.63.5 (camisole with knickers), 2001.42.2 (bra and knickers)

Exposed_32 Left to right 2012.53.1 (bra), 75.109.11 (slip), P82.10.5 (nightgown)

Exposed_16 Left to right 2014.7.2 (ensemble), 2014.7.1 (bra and panties), 2014.10.1 (corset), 2014.10.2 (pink negligee), 2014.11.1 (bodysuit), 2006.60.2 and 2006.60.3 (thong and panties case), 2014.9.1 and 2014.9.2 (camisole and panties), 2014.12.1 (bra and panties)

Exposed_19 2014.7.2 (ensemble), 2014.7.1 (bra and panties)

Exposed_18 2014.10.1 (corset), 2014.10.2 (negligee)

Exposed_17 Left to right 2014.11.1 (bodysuit), 2006.60.2 and 2006.60.3 (thong and panties case), 2014.9.1 and 2014.9.2 (camisole and panties), 2014.12.1 (bra and panties)

Exposed_41Left to right 2012.53.7 (teddy), 93.159.65 (bustier), 90.161.3 (bra and panties), 2005.56.1 (bra case), 94.17.1 (pajamas), 2006.42.1 (ensemble), 2005.55.1 (bra and panties), 2008.88.1 (leopard ensemble)

Exposed_42 Left to right 2012.53.7 (teddy), 93.159.65 (bustier), 90.161.3 (bra and panties), 2005.56.1 (bra case), 94.17.1 (pajamas), 2006.42.1 (ensemble), 2005.55.1 (bra and panties), 2008.88.1 (leopard ensemble)

Exposed_15 Left to right 2012.53.7 (teddy), 93.159.65 (bustier), 90.161.3 (bra and panties)

Exposed_43 Left to right 2006.42.1 (ensemble), 2005.55.1 (bra and panties), 2008.88.1 (leopard ensemble)

Exposed_14 Left to right 87.82.5 (nightgown), 75.183.69 (bra and girdle), 82.153.148 (giraffe bra and panties), 82.153.116 and 82.153.137 (bra and slip), 87.82.20 (bodysuit), 2000.89.19 (bra and panties), 94.42.1 (stockings case), 99.14.3 (lounge set), 83.128.1 (gown), 85.76.10 (slippers case)

Exposed_37 Left to right 87.82.5 (nightgown), 75.183.69 (bra and girdle), 82.153.148 (bra and panties)

Exposed_13 Left to right 75.183.69 (bra and girdle), 82.153.148 (giraffe bra and panties), 82.153.116 and 82.153.137 (bra and slip), 87.82.20 (bodysuit), 2000.89.19 (bra and panties)

Exposed_39 Left to right 82.153.116 and 82.153.137 (bra and slip), 87.82.20 (bodysuit), 2000.89.19 (bra and panties), 94.42.1 (stockings case)

Exposed_38 Left to right 99.14.3 (lounge set), 83.128.1 (gown), 85.76.10 (slippers case)

Exposed: A History of Lingerie

June 3, 2014 - November 15, 2014

Exposed: A History of Lingerie examined intimate apparel from the 18th century to the present, featuring over 70 of the most delicate, luxurious, and beautifully crafted objects from the museum’s permanent collection. Each piece illustrated key developments in fashion, such as changes in silhouette, shifting ideals of propriety, and advancements in technology.