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Corset Collection (#2)

"From Gone with the Wind to Queen Mary: A Captivating Journey through Corsets" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of corsets

Background imageCorset Collection: Woman's costume at the time of Queen Anne's reign (1702-1714)

Woman's costume at the time of Queen Anne's reign (1702-1714), wearing a tight corset with long sleeves
FLO4672326 Woman's costume at the time of Queen Anne's reign (1702-1714), wearing a tight corset with long sleeves and a long dress on petticoats, embroidered roses

Background imageCorset Collection: Costume of Queen Mary II (1662-1694), wearing a lace headdress with a veil

Costume of Queen Mary II (1662-1694), wearing a lace headdress with a veil, a short corset and a long striped skirt
FLO4672315 Costume of Queen Mary II (1662-1694), wearing a lace headdress with a veil, a short corset and a long striped skirt. From a portrait of Vissher

Background imageCorset Collection: Lillie Langtry (born Emilie Charlotte le Breton)

Lillie Langtry (born Emilie Charlotte le Breton)
863355 Lillie Langtry (born Emilie Charlotte le Breton); (add.info.: Lillie Langtry (1853-1929, born Emilie Charlotte le Breton) only daughter of the Dean of Jersey, she was called the Jersey Lily

Background imageCorset Collection: Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset

Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving)
8655757 Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving) by French School

Background imageCorset Collection: Advertisement for a tennis corset

Advertisement for a tennis corset
5308560 Advertisement for a tennis corset; (add.info.: Advertisement for a tennis corset. Whalebone was used to stiffen the corset that enclosed the trim figure)

Background imageCorset Collection: La Caricature (1830) politique, number 35, Satirique en N & B

La Caricature (1830) politique, number 35, Satirique en N & B, 1831_2_24: L'archveque est toujours been farcer
ICA4930156 La Caricature (1830) politique, number 35, Satirique en N & B, 1831_2_24: L'archveque est toujours been farcer - Anticlericalism

Background imageCorset Collection: NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician

NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815). Spain
CUL4869892 NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815). Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814). The mystery of Napoleon's ideas on Spain

Background imageCorset Collection: NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815)

NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815)
CUL4857206 NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815). Detail of an equestrian portrait of Napoleon

Background imageCorset Collection: GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Women Undressing. 1933. Contemporary Art. Oil on canvas

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Women Undressing. 1933. Contemporary Art. Oil on canvas. Private Collection
CUL4864523 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Women Undressing. 1933. Contemporary Art. Oil on canvas. Private Collection by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); (add.info.: GUTIERREZ SOLANA)

Background imageCorset Collection: Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique

Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846
FLO4632115 Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Background imageCorset Collection: Woman in linen gauze bonnet decorated with pearls, see-through muslin shirt-dress with black belt

Woman in linen gauze bonnet decorated with pearls, see-through muslin shirt-dress with black belt worn over a pink
FLO4671915 Woman in linen gauze bonnet decorated with pearls, see-through muslin shirt-dress with black belt worn over a pink taffeta corset and petticoat

Background imageCorset Collection: Woman in a ball gown, with chapeau topped with a pouf decorated with ribbons and laurel leaves

Woman in a ball gown, with chapeau topped with a pouf decorated with ribbons and laurel leaves, fichu
FLO4671829 Woman in a ball gown, with chapeau topped with a pouf decorated with ribbons and laurel leaves, fichu, corset in English taffeta, and blue taffeta petticoat

Background imageCorset Collection: Portrait of Mrs Drayman Henschel

Portrait of Mrs Drayman Henschel
672667 Portrait of Mrs Drayman Henschel; (add.info.: Mrs Drayman Henschel (German: Fuhrmann Henschell), also known as Carter Henschel

Background imageCorset Collection: Model Barbara Goalen in sheer net evening gown

Model Barbara Goalen in sheer net evening gown with corset bodice - outdoor. Date: circa 1950

Background imageCorset Collection: Till Death do Us part

Till Death do Us part
Ruslan Bolgov

Background imageCorset Collection: BONAPARTE, Joseph (1768-1844). King of Naples (1806-1808) and Spain (1808-1813)

BONAPARTE, Joseph (1768-1844). King of Naples (1806-1808) and Spain (1808-1813).; NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821)
CUL4870745 BONAPARTE, Joseph (1768-1844). King of Naples (1806-1808) and Spain (1808-1813).; NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815)

Background imageCorset Collection: Cover of ' L'Indiscret', Satirique en N & B, 1902_9_3: Fashion - Women - Illustration by H

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_9_3: Fashion - Women - Illustration by H
ICA4937775 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_9_3: Fashion - Women - Illustration by H. Gerbault (1863-1930); (add.info.: Cover of " L'Indiscret")

Background imageCorset Collection: COSTUME: SOCIAL HISTORY: corset, Fitu Corset Company, Scotland, Glasgow, c

COSTUME: SOCIAL HISTORY: corset, Fitu Corset Company, Scotland, Glasgow, c. 1893-1897 (cotton, metal, silk)
3548322 COSTUME: SOCIAL HISTORY: corset, Fitu Corset Company, Scotland, Glasgow, c. 1893-1897 (cotton, metal, silk); Glasgow Museums

Background imageCorset Collection: Maid and a flea (colour litho)

Maid and a flea (colour litho)
8655949 Maid and a flea (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid and a flea. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCorset Collection: Advertising card for Reliance corsets (colour litho)

Advertising card for Reliance corsets (colour litho)
8677729 Advertising card for Reliance corsets (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCorset Collection: A la Perséphone. Corsets de Paris, 1889. Creator: Anonymous

A la Perséphone. Corsets de Paris, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
A la Persephone. Corsets de Paris, 1889. Private Collection

Background imageCorset Collection: Michaela

Michaela Durisova

Background imageCorset Collection: Queen 2

Queen 2
Angela Muliani Hartojo

Background imageCorset Collection: corset in love

corset in love
Photography Espressive

Background imageCorset Collection: Cat Couple

Cat Couple
DDiArte

Background imageCorset Collection: Silent Expectations II

Silent Expectations II
Luc Stalmans

Background imageCorset Collection: Artem Vasilenko

Artem Vasilenko

Background imageCorset Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Philis se Joüant d'un Oyseau, between c1682 and c1686

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Philis se Joüant d'un Oyseau, between c1682 and c1686
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Philis se Jouant d'un Oyseau, between c1682 and c1686

Background imageCorset Collection: Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht, 1718-1763, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Johan Stålbom

Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht, 1718-1763, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Johan Stålbom
Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht, 1718-1763, mid-late 18th century

Background imageCorset Collection: Portrait of Luisa Ulrika, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Antoine Pesne

Portrait of Luisa Ulrika, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Antoine Pesne
Portrait of Luisa Ulrika, early-mid 18th century

Background imageCorset Collection: Corset, England, between 1890 and 1895. Creator: Unknown

Corset, England, between 1890 and 1895. Creator: Unknown
Corset, England, between 1890 and 1895

Background imageCorset Collection: Crinoline: Bustle cage crinoline, England, 1862-1870. Creator: Unknown

Crinoline: Bustle cage crinoline, England, 1862-1870. Creator: Unknown
Crinoline: Bustle cage crinoline, England, 1862-1870. Corset: c.1865-75; Chemise: c.1850-70; Shoes: c.1870

Background imageCorset Collection: Woman's corset, France, between c.1730 and c.1740. Creator: Unknown

Woman's corset, France, between c.1730 and c.1740. Creator: Unknown
Woman's corset, France, between c.1730 and c.1740

Background imageCorset Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit d'Esté, Bound 1703-1704

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit d'Esté, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit d'Este, Bound 1703-1704

Background imageCorset Collection: Les Sonnets du Docteur, 1884. Creator: Félicien Rops

Les Sonnets du Docteur, 1884. Creator: Félicien Rops
Les Sonnets du Docteur, 1884. From Les Sonnets du Docteur, postface

Background imageCorset Collection: Sivadass, Naga of Niwayi, Jeypore; Naga of Jeypore; Sookadev Shekawatty, Oudeypore, 1876

Sivadass, Naga of Niwayi, Jeypore; Naga of Jeypore; Sookadev Shekawatty, Oudeypore, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sivadass, Naga of Niwayi, Jeypore; Naga of Jeypore; Sookadev Shekawatty, Oudeypore, 1876. The Nagas, supposed to be one of the aboriginal tribes, like the Bheels or the Ghoonds

Background imageCorset Collection: Charlotta Fredrika Sparre as 'La Folie', 1744. Creator: Antoine Pesne

Charlotta Fredrika Sparre as "La Folie", 1744. Creator: Antoine Pesne
Charlotta Fredrika Sparre as "La Folie", 1744

Background imageCorset Collection: Elisabeth Palm (1756-1786), married Schön, 1768. Creator: Anders Eklund

Elisabeth Palm (1756-1786), married Schön, 1768. Creator: Anders Eklund
Elisabeth Palm (1756-1786), married Schon, 1768

Background imageCorset Collection: Johanna and the Jewish merchants, 1741. Creator: Cornelis Troost

Johanna and the Jewish merchants, 1741. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Johanna and the Jewish merchants, 1741. Alternative title: Act III, scene V from the comedy "De Spilpenning of de verkwistende vrouw" (The Spillpenning or the spendthrift woman)

Background imageCorset Collection: Preparation for visits on New Year's Day, c.1813-c.1815. Creators: Anon, Chez Basset

Preparation for visits on New Year's Day, c.1813-c.1815. Creators: Anon, Chez Basset
Preparation for visits on New Year's Day, c.1813-c.1815. An overweight man sits on a chair and puts on his boots. Behind him is a servant who brushes his blue jacket

Background imageCorset Collection: Les Modes Parisiennes, 1864, No. 231: Dresses by Madame Alexandre Ghijs... 1864. Creator: Anon

Les Modes Parisiennes, 1864, No. 231: Dresses by Madame Alexandre Ghijs... 1864. Creator: Anon
Les Modes Parisiennes, 1864, No. 231: Dresses by Madame Alexandre Ghijs... 1864. Paris fashions. Hairstyle by Madame Bouvy Sain Saullieu

Background imageCorset Collection: Modes 280: dresses by Maison Gagelin... c.1860. Creator: Anon

Modes 280: dresses by Maison Gagelin... c.1860. Creator: Anon
Modes 280: dresses by Maison Gagelin... c.1860. Robes de la Maison Gagelin, Pardessus Leclerc Colot Chapeau Coutot et Morigon Bonnet Dmms Mouree

Background imageCorset Collection: Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Creator: Mattheus Verheyden

Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Creator: Mattheus Verheyden
Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten, 1755. Other Title(s): Portrait of Charlotte Beatrix Strick van Linschoten (b)

Background imageCorset Collection: The Vegetable Market, 1662. Creator: Hendrik Martensz. Sorgh

The Vegetable Market, 1662. Creator: Hendrik Martensz. Sorgh
The Vegetable Market, 1662

Background imageCorset Collection: Portrait of Anne of Hanover, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange, Consort of Prince Will... 1753

Portrait of Anne of Hanover, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange, Consort of Prince Will... 1753
Portrait of Anne of Hanover, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange, Consort of Prince William IV, 1753

Background imageCorset Collection: Portrait of Anna Maria Hoeufft (1646-1715), wife of Jan Boudaen Courten, 1690-1753

Portrait of Anna Maria Hoeufft (1646-1715), wife of Jan Boudaen Courten, 1690-1753. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Portrait of Anna Maria Hoeufft (1646-1715), wife of Jan Boudaen Courten, 1690-1753

Background imageCorset Collection: Portrait of a Lady, 1621. Creators: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy, Michiel van Mierevelt

Portrait of a Lady, 1621. Creators: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy, Michiel van Mierevelt
Portrait of a Lady, 1621

Background imageCorset Collection: Swanbill Corsets, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Swanbill Corsets, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Swanbill Corsets, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890




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"From Gone with the Wind to Queen Mary: A Captivating Journey through Corsets" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of corsets, where fashion meets history. In 1939's iconic film "Gone with the Wind, " Hattie McDaniel assists Vivien Leigh, offering unwelcomed advice while showcasing the timeless allure of this undergarment. Royalty and elegance go hand in hand, as HM Queen Mary, Queen Consort of King George V, graced society with her regal presence. Her impeccable style was enhanced by the exquisite corsets that accentuated her silhouette flawlessly. In a 1952 advertisement for English Rose dream corselette, women were enticed by its promise to enhance their natural beauty and provide unparalleled comfort. This revolutionary design marked a turning point in corsetry history. Thomsons glove-fitting corset took center stage in another captivating advert. Its innovative approach ensured a perfect fit for every woman, empowering them to embrace their individuality and feel confident from within. Even Hollywood couldn't resist the allure of corsets. Diana Dors mesmerized audiences as a stripper on the set of "The Inquisitors October" television series in 1968. Her seductive charm combined with an intricately designed corset left viewers spellbound. Traveling further back in time, an ad from the 1890s showcases how these garments were marketed to women seeking both style and support. The delicate lacework and intricate details made these pieces true works of art. Fast forward to 1788 when a woman donned a ball gown complete with mask; she exuded mystery and sophistication while embracing the structured elegance provided by her trusty corset. History takes an amusing turn as we witness "The Triumphal entrance of a Peck loaf into Grandchester" circa 1787 – even bread had its moment. Yet amidst all this whimsy, corsets remained a steadfast symbol of femininity and grace.