Corset Collection (#20)

Putting on a corset - with assistance
A lady requires some assistance in the tightening of the laces of her corset. The rather caustic caption reads: " Reducing the Surplus" !! Date: circa 1905

Slimmer Extraordinaire! Before & After
Before & After - the remarkable results of going on a diet and how it affects ones choice of corset.... circa 1909

Policemen & Corsets
Hello, hello, what are these three policemen doing outside a corset shop? Date: 1960s

Fitting a Corset
A young French lady is fitted with a fashionable corset Date: circa 1830

Male Corset / 1910
An elderly gentleman, desperate to regain the figure of his youth, has his valet lace him into a corset. Date: 1910

Peter Robinson Corset
Peter Robinsons Corset Sylphide Date: circa 1890

Lady Bends in Corset
A lady bends to pick up the soap tablet she has dropped - thus demonstrating the remarkable flexibility of her Guzzi girdle Date: 1928

CORSET TRADE CARD, 1912. American merchants trade card, 1912, for Mademoiselle Claffs La Parisienne corsets

AUTO EXPOSITION, 1895. Poster advertising an automobile exposition at Paris. Lithograph, French, 1895

ENGLISH ADVERTISEMENT. For the corsets and underclothing manufactured by William Fletcher Ltd of Portsmouth, 1898

CORSET AD, 1898. English advertisement, 1898, for the celebrated whalebone corsets manufactured by W
CORSET AD, 1898. English advertisement, 1898, for the " celebrated" whalebone corsets manufactured by W. Hull King & Son of London

The Peacock Girl by Veysy
Illustration showing a red-haired woman wearing a flamboyant outfit of corset, star embellished skirt and billowing sleeves, with yellow and blue striped bloomers visible underneath

Scene on board the Refugee Ship North Britain, 1882
Engraving showing an informal scene as people wake up and get dressed; one woman is shown having her hair dressed and another is in her corset

Browns patent corset advert
An advertisement for Browns Patent Dermathistic Corset

Thin busts perfected
Advertisement for the ideal corset, manufactured by J. Evans and Co. of London, designed to beautify thin busts

Long Trained Skirts 1875
Dresses: cascading trains & jacket bodices (with revers & ruched sleeves or high collar, pointed basque & back-lacing like a corset) & over-skirts in plaid or floral prints

Fashions July 1875
Polonaise: in lilac stripes with vandyked trim, open jacket bodice, corset front beneath or in brown plaid. Both have elaborate cuffs. Girl: double-breasted coat

Dr. Scotts electric corset
Advertisement from 1886 for Dr. Scotts Electric Corset, considered a great boon for the delicate and able to cure all manner of ailments including palpitation, nervousness, hysteria

Charlemagne & Courtiers
Lavishly embroidered mantles worn over tunics, kirtles & super-tunics. The women wear broad corset like belts & girdles, a veil & coronet or long plaits

Poro-Plastic Corset
The patent Poro-Plastic corset is composed of felt & is seamless, boneless & stitchless and yet affords excellent support being elastic & porous & lightweight

Lacing up Corset / Sager
A lady in her boudoir laces up her corset while chatting to a female friend. Her maid holds the rest of her outfit which includes an enormous hat

D. W Corset Circa 1912
A young lady, about to put on her petticoat, allows cupid to lace her into her long line corset. Her Empire chemise is visible beneath

Corsets Change
The corset she wears as a young girl - the one she wears as a bride - and the one she wears when she becomes pregnant

Effect of Corsets
Wearing a corset may make you look nice, but it does awful things to your body

Corset Advert
Advertisement for Madame Bencoughs Regulating Corset

Adjusting her Stockings
A young woman wearing a lacy chemise, corset & frilly edged drawers, adjusts her stockings

Drews Corset
Drews A la Grecque corset combined with supporter over hip and stomach reduces the most portly figure to the standard of Beauty and Fashion

Doing up her own Corset
A lady laces up her corset at the back

Parisian Corset Co. Shop
Shop front of the Parisian Corset Company Ltd

What Corsets Do
what a corset does FOR, and TO a girl

Dandy (Williams) 1818
A beau adds the final touches to his toilet, surrounded by garments including pantaloons, a corset, top boots & bicorne hat. His shirt frill & watch seals are enormous

Corset Belt Circa 1929
A woman wearing a blue elastic corset belt with built in suspenders & a matching bra demonstrates how easy it is to bend while still enjoying maximum support

Showing her Dreawers
A young woman, in the act of removing her skirts, reveals to us her broderie anglaise trimmed drawers

Lady at her Toilet 1903
A ladies maid tightens her mistresss corset who is busy washing her hands & chatting to a friend. Her chemise, with a flounce & ribbon bow trim, is clearly visible

Dressing / Theatre 1910
A gentlemanly admirer, with a bouquet concealed behind his back, waits on an actress, who sitting at her dressing table in a pink corset & stockings, serenely adjusts her hair

Putting on her Corset
A slim girl puts on her corset, watched by her no-longer-slim momma

Lacing up Master
A gentleman is laced into his corset by his valet

Woman Dressing 1831
A skinny husband helps his plump wife with her corset: " He is fond of a slender waist!"

Costume / Underwear / Corset
A lady tries on a corset, while another woman waits with another one

Hat with Apples 1909
A young woman, in corset, chemise & stockings, secures her new hat - an enormous concoction with a wide brim & trimmed with 4 apples, with a large hat-pin

CORSET C. 1780
L essai du corset - A Frenchwoman in her boudoir is fitted with a corset by a staymaker. Her lover looks on

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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.