Accession numberRMG-2236MeasurementsH490 x W500mmHistoryNylon satin with cotton mesh lace
By the 1920s, women’s knickers had risen above the knee and by the 1940s and 50s, they had become briefs. Nylon became popular for underwear manufacture after the Second World War, and so silky, lacy lingerie was now available at an affordable price.