Grey wool felt bloomers with button up flap? and magnetic 'health' bands?

[Pinkcoke]

I came across some very bizarre items in the stock from a house clearance yesterday. Two I forgot to photograph but got to see were several pairs of grey wool felt bloomers that had silver buttons at the leg cuffs and waistband stamped 'My own make' with a large buttoned flap for sanitary use I guess.
The owner felt sure these were later than victorian (which was my first thought with underwear of that size) but much more like 1920's made for an older woman to keep warm.

In matching grey wool felt there were several other pieces that had leather straps and magnets stamped on them. Were these some kind of 'health' wear? I didn't get to see how long they were to tell if they went around an arm or waist etc.

Can anybody enlighten me on these?

 

[Villa]

Interesting. Did you buy any?

 

[Pinkcoke]

No, I thought I'd find out what they were first!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I think that photos would help a lot - of course, it's a bit hard if you don't have them ;)

 

[Pinkcoke]

Lol I can ask she would probably send me pics. Otherwise I may be going back there again anyway, I just don't know when!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Pinkcoke, you've got a good eye - I usually buy mystery interesting things if they're nice and cheap enough to take the risk that they're not of value but if you have a good eye, it will serve you well.

 

[Pinkcoke]

I wouldn't have called them nice :D being utilitarian undergarments but interesting certainly!