Winter Underwear, 1880s to 1920s

Frau Buttonbox asked what women wore under those 1920's dresses in the winter -- and how they protected their dresses from sweat and body oils. I have some ads to share! Just for vocabulary, in the U.S., a one piece knit suit like this was called a "union suit" (proper name) or "long johns" (common…

Karen Alexander, Vogue Magazine UK

Combinations step-ins chemises teddies

Carter's rayon knit underwear ads 1920s

1920s advertising

1920s advertising

Forest Mills long underwear 1920s 1925

Winter Underwear, 1880s to 1920s

1920s advertising

December, 2018

Winter Underwear, 1880s to 1920s

Old Forge Union Suit - Antique White / Small

1900 Union Suits Advertisement Victorian Sears Roebuck 5.25 x 7

The History of Men's Tank Top Undershirts

The Black Man and the Unions

This is our coat, vest, and trousers! - South Union Mills