The Underpinnings Museum on Instagram: These images come from a 1940s French lingerie catalogue by J. Roussel, titled 'Flottant Au Vent.' Many of the custom-made foundation models pictured within this catalogue are

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The Underpinnings Museum (@underpinningsmuseum) • Instagram photos and videos

The Underpinnings Museum (@underpinningsmuseum) • Instagram photos and videos

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Flottant Au Vent' Lingerie Catalogue By J. Roussel

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