Corsets to Wonderbras: Museum exhibit shows history of lingerie

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Corsets to Wonderbras: museum takes on lingerie

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows a 1770s European corset in silk. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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Corsets to Wonderbras: museum takes on lingerie

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows a 1950s Iris nightgown in printed nylon. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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Corsets to Wonderbras: museum takes on lingerie

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows a tea gown in off-white silk crimped chiffon with red and green carnation print, pieced with bands of lace and lace-trimmed sleeves with a china silk underdress. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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Corsets to Wonderbras: museum takes on lingerie

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows a 1985 Patricia Fieldwalker teddy silk charmeuse with lace. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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Corsets to Wonderbras: museum takes on lingerie

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows the Jean Yu bra and panty set in silk chiffon with grosgrain ribbon. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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Circa 1950 Poirette bra, Dior petticoat

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows a 1949 Poirette bra in nylon with lace and a 1951 Christian Dior petticoat in nylon net, taffeta, and horsehair net. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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Corsets to Wonderbras: museum takes on lingerie

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows a 1930s nightgown in silk georgette with lace and satin. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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Corsets to Wonderbras: museum takes on lingerie

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows corset in silk and satin, circa 1898, from the M.A. Spencer Company. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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Corsets to Wonderbras: museum takes on lingerie

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows the Lady Marlene bustier in lace, satin and nylon. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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1880s French corset, bustle

This image released by The Museum at FIT shows a corset in wool, silk cotton and steel from 1880s France. From a 1770 corset to a 2014 bra-and-panty set in lacy stretch silk, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology has taken on lingerie and ladies foundation garments as the focus of a new exhibition. In about 70 pieces, “Exposed: A History of Lingerie” touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that not only shape and adorn but helped define culture around the globe. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. (AP Photo/The Museum at FIT, Eileen Costa)

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