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Exposed: A History of LingerieJune 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.

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Off-white silk satin floor length underskirt quilted in scallops at top and floral motif around…
Petticoat
c. 1765
Blue stays with elbow length sleeves and white ribbon trim on shoulders, sleeves and criss-cros…
Corset
c. 1770
Back view of light brown soft construction underbodice and stays with shoulder straps and off-w…
Corset
c. 1815
White cotton long sleeve gown with eyelet ruffles and trim, floor-length gathered skirt with bu…
Dressing gown
c. 1840
Vibrant blue boned corset with shoulder straps that tie in front
Corset
1845-1855
Back view of red laced corset over white lace top; with brown 6-tier bustle and white petticoat
Corset cover
c. 1860
Floor length light green morning robe with symmetrical floral embroidery and train
Peignoir
c. 1878
Back view of red laced corset over white lace top; with brown 6-tier bustle and white petticoat
Bustle
c. 1880
Red corset with white lace trim at top, white topstitching and metal bar and loop front closure…
Corset
c. 1880
Red silk satin corset with red damask trim at top and center front metal hook closure
Corset
c. 1889
Detail view of red corset shown with white laced trimmed combination petticoat and bustle of do…
Bustle
1888
Black floor length underskirt with green, yellow, and purple vertical stripes styled with black…
Petticoat
c. 1890