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It is hardly racy by today’s standards but this skimpy lingerie has certainly shocked
historians.
The lace and linen undergarments date back to hundreds of years before women’s
underwear was thought to exist.
They had lain hidden in a vault beneath the floorboards of an Austrian castle since the
15th century
Foundations of history: This bra was discovered hidden in a vault at Lengberg
Castle in East Tyrol and is thought to date back to the 15th century
Despite their state of decay, the knickers bear more than a passing resemblance to the string
bikini briefs popular today, while the bra has the fitted cups and delicate straps of its modern-
day counterparts.
While it was known that medieval men wore undergarments like modern-day shorts, it was
thought that women simply wore a smock or chemise.
It was thought that knickers didn’t make an appearance until the late 18th century.
Bras were thought to be an even more modern invention, not appearing until around 100
years ago.
Hilary Davidson, fashion curator at the Museum of London, said the discovery
‘totally rewrites’ fashion history, adding: ‘Nothing like this has ever come up
before.’
She believes it is ‘entirely probable’ that something similar was worn by
Britain’s medieval women.
‘These finds are a very exciting insight into the way people dressed in the
Middle Ages,' she continued.
‘It’s rare that everyday garments of any kind survive from this period, let alone
underwear.’ Next
Revealing relic: A pair of knickers found in Lengberg Castle
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