A Garter?
What appears to be a “sexy” and humorous handmade garter. Two 3/4” x 3-3/4” pieces of satin ribbon stitched together. The garter is beaded in clear beads with a blue border and tiny red flowers on each end. The ends are pointed and are attached to round pieces of gathered pink ribbon. In the center of one piece is the word “GO” and on the other “STOP.” At first look it would seem that they are a pair, two garters that someone sewed together. But looking closer you see a small round plastic bead at 3 of the ends but not on the 4th which is attached from underneath. This would suggest that they were stitched together when made. Anyone’s guess exactly what it was and how it was used. Difficult to date.
Fancy elastic Garters
3.12 Hot pink satin elastic garters with self fabric roses and a light pink backing. DATE: 1920s into the 30s.
3.21 Light blue satin elastic garters with 3 roses in white and pink, and a pink backing.
3.15 Brown satin elastic garters, pink backing and pink bow with self fabric ribbon flower in the center. DATE: 1920s.
3.16 Elastic satin garters, one side pink, other side black, black lace trim; on original red and black card w/a picture of a lady’s legs putting on garter. DATE: 1920s and 30s.
Fancy hand crocheted Garters
Hand crocheted garters in cream with the bottom 2/3s interlaced with light green ribbon that ties into a bow at the bottom. The top of the crocheted garter is cream ribbon backed w/elasticized fabric. There is a square gold tone clamp attached for adjusting the length and a large safety pin at the top. The clamp has an embossed floral design. DATE: 20s to mid 30s.
Light green hand crocheted round garters interlaced with white elastic. An attached faux mother of pearl seashell snaps open and closed for adjusting size. Ribbon bow DATE: 20s to mid 30s.
Fancy handmade satin Garters
Pair of pale pink satin garters with safety pins attached to the top. The fabric is gathered at the bottom and attached to a small bone color ring. Probably handmade.
Fancy light blue satin Garters
Light blue satin garters with a pink and a blue flower and a white feather extending out from the flower. Pink satin backing. On original green card in white box with the letters BOAG.
Fancy orange satin ribbon Garters
Orange satin ribbon trimmed with 3 thin green, white and black stripes Center of card decorated w/large deep yellow flower. Box is covered with pale green paper of a flapper tip toeing across a field in the foreground with flowers against the sky, soft pastel colors. DATE: 1920s through 30s.
Fancy orchid satin ribbon Garters
Orchid satin ribbon garters with a small orchid flower in the center and trimmed with narrow yellow and green stripes. Includes a round orchid powder puff with a long wand and the same orchid flower that is on the garters. Garters on an orchid and gold card. Outside of box is gold and white. DATE: 20s through 30s.
Fancy pink cotton and teal satin Garters
Pink cotton elastic garters with a flapper’s face on a center button. She is wearing a self fabric cloche and has a painted face. The button is framed with white feathers. DATE: 1920s into the 30s.
Teal satin elastic garters with a young girl’s face painted on a center button. Under the button is a pink bow. DATE: 1920s
Fancy satin Elastic Garters
Yellow satin elastic garters, fabric on the underside, with a gold, blue and red embroidered butterfly and same colors in beaded fringe. Red rhinestones are on pink ribbon bows at each side. Hand written card says, “Made by prisoners at Leavenworth Kansas Penitentiary.” DATE: 1920s.
Child’s rose satin elastic garters beaded w/the word “BABY.” Gold ornamental beads hang with blue rhinestones at the bottom of the beading. Red rhinestones at the sides on navy ribbon bows. Attached card says, Made by prisoners at Leavenworth Kansas Penitentiary. DATE: 1920s.
Fancy teal satin ribbon Garters
Light teal satin ribbon with pink backing. 3 flowers, white, peach and pink made of a fuzzy paper with red bead centers. Blue gathered ribbon on ends of flower bunch. In original box 4” x 6-1/4,” top covered with printed paper in blue, red, black yellow and green shapes with gold outline. DATED: Jan 5, 1928.
Fancy teal satin ribbon Garters
Teal satin ribbon garters with a pink border trimmed in off white lace and 3 matching flowers. Top of paper covered box shows a woman in profile wearing a ball gown. She is framed against a yellow and green background. DATE: 20s through 30s.
Garters and Supporters
2010.3.2 Gemco, 2 pair of matching pink garters in original blue foil sleeve. 20c. DATE: After 1921.
2010.3.5 Trolley Triangle Girdle Supporters, on original card, pink. DATE: Circa 1915.
2010.3.6 Blue Swan Suspants Garter Grips, McKay Products. DATE: 1940s
2010.3.7 Red Star Flat Grip Hose Supporters, 2 pairs in original white paper sleeve w/blue print. Bridgeport, Conn.
Gem-Dandy, The Original Adjustable Garter
“Gem-Dandy, The Original Adjustable Garter,” light blue round elasticized garters with metal On original card, No. 317, 25c. DATED: After 1921.
Gemco white Supporters
Pair of white Gemco, “Always Charming,” supporters, original blue foil sleeve with silver print, Gem-Dandy, Inc., Madison, N.C. DATE: After 1921.
Gemco, 2 pair of white “Detachable Grip supporters
Gemco, 2 pair of white “Detachable Grip supporters, made of Delrin by duPont, on original white and blue card w/red print. 1 pair has cellophane wrapper. Gem-Dandy Inc., Madison, N.C. DATED: After 1921.
Pink Red Star Flat Grip Sew-on Supporters
Pink Red Star Flat Grip Sew-on Supporters. DATE: 1930s and 40s
Pink Vanity Fair sew on supporters
Pink Vanity Fair sew on supporters, w/blue foil sleeve and silver print. Marcus & Wiesen Inc. DATE: 1930s.
Primstyle Roll Garters
Primstyle Roll Garters, 4” D, elastic with blue and pink thread. Marcus and Wiesen, NY, Woolworth. 19c. DATE: Circa 1940.
