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Corset (view D), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
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Corset (view D), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073122 Corset (view D), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Black cotton satin lined with khaki twilled cotton. Fronts each in one piece, shaped to bust by two gussets, two vertical and two diagonal bones, remainder quilted, front edges boned and laced through thirteen metal eyelet holes, metal eyelet hole at top edge; very straight back in one piece, shaped to hip by two gussets each side, fourteen vertical bones, remainder quilted; top edge cut away at underarm, bound with petersham at front and brown leather at back, lower edge bound with navy blue tape; leather patch at centre back inside hem; decorative red stitching along outside waistline and at base of gusset.
Length (front)
height: 39cm
Length (back)
height: 36cm
Quilting is a craft or technique so old that its origins seem to stretch into deepest history. Basic quilting consists of two layers of outer fabric stitched over a lining of softer padding, although cord or thick thread can also be used to form the raised pattern. It was certainly known to the Romans, and the noun "quilt" is derived from the latin "culcita" meaning mattress filled with feathers or soft wool. In the Europe of the Middle Ages, quilting was much used for jerkins or vests worn under heavy armour, or as an actual padded lining to it. By the eighteenth century, quilted garments were popular for warmth and as protection against draughts. Women's decorative petticoats were particularly common, but also cloaks, caps and sleeveless bodices or jumps, as well as bed covers, men's waistcoats, children's caps and staybands and baby's robes. Some items were ready-made in workshops or by outworkers, particularly bed quilts and women's silk petticoats. The London Tradesman (1747) wrote that "quilted petticoats are made mostly by women, and some men, who are employed by the shops but earn little." Designs tended to be either simple geometrics like diamond panes, or more fluid stylised flowers, leaves and feathers; and cotton, linen or silk could provide the outer layer. Sometimes quilted pieces could also be printed or painted to add another decorative veneer, as in the main image from a quilted cloak. In essence, it is a technique which perfectly marries the decorative with the practical.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32144448
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a stunning corset from the 19th century, known as "Corset (view D)". Created by an unknown artist, this exquisite piece is made of cotton, metal, leather, and satin. The corset stands at a height of 39 cm and is currently housed in the Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. The corset features black cotton satin lined with khaki twilled cotton. Its front section is shaped to fit the bust using gussets and bones, while the rest is beautifully quilted. The front edges are boned and laced through thirteen metal eyelet holes for a secure fit. The back of the corset follows a very straight design with gussets on each side shaping it to the hips. It boasts fourteen vertical bones for support and comfort. Notable details include decorative red stitching along the outside waistline and at the base of gussets. The top edge is cut away at underarm and bound with petersham at the front and brown leather at the back. A leather patch adorns its center back inside hem. Quilting has been used since ancient times, evolving into an art form that combines practicality with beauty. This particular corset exemplifies how quilting was utilized in clothing throughout history for warmth, protection against draughts, and as fashionable attire. Overall, this print captures both historical significance and artistic craftsmanship within one remarkable piece – showcasing fashion's ability to blend functionality with style across different eras.
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