Feodor Stepanovich Rojankovsky (1891–1970), who signed his erotic work simply as Rojan, fled Bolshevik Russia to become one of the 1930s Paris underground’s most prolific fetish illustrators. With a bold, almost cartoonish line and saturated gouache hues, he turned flagellation, … Continue reading Feodor Stepanovich “Rojan” Rojankovsky
Rare old photos presenting females wearing a chastity belt. Unknown models and photographers. The chastity belts appear to been drawn on the photos. Continue reading Rare old Chastity
Dresseuses d’Hommes: Dialogues Intimes by Florence Fulbert was published in 1931 by Jean Fort’s Collection des Orties Blanches in Paris, a series known for specializing in erotic literature, particularly focusing on flagellation and female domination themes. Published during the interwar … Continue reading Dresseuses D’Hommes
Photographed ca 1910 (and perhaps some later) photographer unknown. These chastity belts were presented as postcards as if they were presented in Musée de Cluny. It is however uncertain if this was true. Continue reading Ancient Chastity
Burlesque has long been a stage for bold creativity, merging humor, satire, and a hint of the risqué. One captivating trend from its golden era was the “1/2 and 1/2” costume act, where dancers sported a “normal” stage dress on … Continue reading The Devil Dancers
