Berkshire ~ Lingerie Adverts [1947-1949]

“For the loveliest legs in the world!”
These ads for Berkshire stocking date from 1947-49.

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Burlington Cameo ~ Lingerie Adverts [1968-1969]

“You can even bend over and still be a lady.”
These four Burlington Cameo pantyhose adverts date between 1968-69.

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Cannon ~ Lingerie Adverts [1947-1948]

“Cobwebby charmers!”
This ad campaign for Cannon nylon stockings ran from 1947-48.

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Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1954-1965]

No seams to worry about!
These pantyhose ads by Hanes date from 1954-65 and are all of a similar style.

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Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1965-1967] “The Great Leg”

The great look. The great leg.
Between 1965-67, Hanes released a series of adverts with a distinctly urban feel to them, of which I’ve found four different styles.

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Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1965-1970]

Sheer indulgence.
There were several styles of smaller ad campaigns from Hanes released during the sixties.

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Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1973-1984] “Gentlemen Prefer”

“Gentlemen Prefer Hanes”
These unashamedly awful Hanes pantyhose adverts date from between 1973-84. Each one features a man leering at another woman’s legs whilst out with his wife or girlfriend. I don’t know about them being gentlemen, more like creepymen!

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Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1979-1983] “Alive”

“No one knows I’m wearing support pantyhose.”
These Hanes Alive support pantyhose adverts date from between 1979-83.

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Real Silk ~ Lingerie Adverts [1939-1940]

“Gossamer glamour for the transcendent occasion.”
These ads for Real Silk hosiery date from 1939-40.

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The Great Pantyhose Crafts Books [1982 & 1985]

“Recycle old pantyhose into dolls, wall hangings, musical boxes, holiday decorations, and much more!”
The Great Pantyhose Crafts Book by Ed & Stevie Baldwin was published in 1982, followed by it’s eagerly awaited sequel, More Great Pantyhose Crafts, in 1985.

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Underwear ~ Christmas Fashion Adverts [1950-1959]

“You’ve never given stockings like these!”
Here’s a selection of Christmas themed underwear adverts dating from 1950-59.

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Van Raalte – Lingerie Adverts [1949-1952] Stockings

“Because you love nice things.”
Here is a small selection of my favourite Van Raalte stocking adverts from the very early 1950’s.

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