Corset Collection (#3)

La Carola, 1878. Creator: Edouard Jaques Dufeu
La Carola, 1878

La Carola, 1878. Creator: Edouard Jaques Dufeu
La Carola, 1878. Detail

Jeune Pèlerine, between 1700 and 1733. Creator: Alexis Grimou
Jeune Pelerine, between 1700 and 1733

Portrait of a woman, between 1514 and 1537. Creator: Hans Cranach
Portrait of a woman, between 1514 and 1537

La toilette, 1771. Creators: Nicolas Ponce, Charles Nicolas Cochin
La toilette, 1771

Wedding Corset, 1935/1942. Creator: Virginia Berge
Wedding Corset, 1935/1942

Woman in corsets and fancy hat posing in studio (B&W), portrait
Easy Retouch, Black and white, Photography, portrait, posing, looking at camera, full length, sitting, costume, young adult, 20s, 25-30 years, women, young women, adults only, only women, one person

Naked woman in back corset around 1885. Anonymous Photography
JEB4831508 Naked woman in back corset around 1885. Anonymous Photography by Unknown photographer, (19th century); eJean Bernard; out of copyright

Actress Barbara Windsor a corset December 1957

Film Dulcima Staring Carol White August 1970

The full range of Corsetry Puns and Underwear Jokes on this humorous Christmas Greetings card with a clothing theme. Date: circa 1906

Victorian corset, End 1890s. Artist: Anonymous
Victorian corset, End 1890s. Found in the collection of Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Young Girls Underwear
A girl wears lace & ribbon edged cotton drawers, a chemise, a wadded bodice to keep her chest warm, socks & shoes with a bar across the instep

Aleksandra Semenovna Lavrent'eva, Sister of Photographer A.S. Lavrent'ev, in a Ballet Costume, 1900. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth

There's a girl out there with love in her eyes and flowers in her hair
Ruslan Bolgov

Shayesteh
Shizuo Shiki

Portrait of a woman in traditional dress from the city of Freiburg Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Portrait of a teenager in profile, in the traditional dress of the Ltschental valley Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Marble bust of the Roman Emporer Alessandro Severo: work in the Uffizi Gallery of Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery Bust Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Busts physiotherapy and prosthetics factory in Florence Hector Gabbrielli Florence. Date of Photograph:02/08/1905

Corset compression - Normal life and health by J. Rengade. Drawing A. Demarle 1881
JAB4120125 Corset compression - Normal life and health by J. Rengade. Drawing A. Demarle 1881 by Demarle, Alphonse (1826-1896); (add.info.: Corset compression - Normal life and health by J. Rengade)

Nelina in Corset
Dimitar Dachev

Girl of the flower garden
Kiyo Murakami

Night scented girl
Kiyo Murakami

A Girl at the Window (oil on board)
NGW238892 A Girl at the Window (oil on board) by Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); 32.2x26.8 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Rolla, 1878 (oil on canvas)
898502 Rolla, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929); 175x220 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux, France; French, out of copyright

Woman in black corset posing in studio (B&W)
Easy Retouch, Black and white, Photography, posing, full length, black colour, white background, arm extended, gesturing, standing, legs apart, young adult, 20s, 25-30 years, women, young women

Annotated illustration warning about the dangers of tight laced corsets on the female body. Date: 1906

The essay of the corset (two men and one woman with stripped breasts) - 18th engraving
LSE4091118 The essay of the corset (two men and one woman with stripped breasts) - 18th engraving. by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Latex being cut for straps for corsets and girdles at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949

Au Fait girdle being sewn at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949

Au Fait girdle manufacture at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949 Straps being attached to a girdle

Ebony White Ball at the Embassy Club. December 1981

Queen Bess, American, 1876. Creator: Worcester Skirt Company
Queen Bess, American, 1876

The Analysis of Beauty, Plate 1, March 5, 1753. Creator: William Hogarth
The Analysis of Beauty, Plate 1, March 5, 1753

Machine for Tight Lacing
Satire on the fashion for tight corsets - A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies Date: circa 1830

Madame de Saint-Morys (Eleonore Elisabeth Angelique de Beauterne, 1742-1824), 1776

Exotic dancer from the Gaite-Rochechouart Nightclub - Paris
Exotic dancer (Valder) from le Theatre de la Gaite Rochechouart - the 15 Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris, France. Date: circa 1910s

Harness electric corset - a boon to women of all ages
Mr C. B. Harness electric corset - a boon to women of all ages - The Medical Battery Co. Ltd - 52 Oxford Street, London (The Electropathic and Zander Institute). (3/3) Date: circa 1890s

Easy Retouch, Black and white, Photography, portrait, posing, looking away, front view
Woman posing in corset and stockings (B&W), portrait

Diana Dors as a stripper on the set of the 1968 television series The Inquisitors October 27th 1968 Y9463

Diana Dors as a stripper on the set of the 1968 television series The Inquisitors October 27th 1968 Y9463

floating in a dream
Magdalena Russocka

Vintage Borneo Style
Kieron Long

Illustration of Fitu maternity and post-operation corset Date: 1929

Cinema advertisement for Unity Brand corsetry, early 1900s

National Waists in Austria, England and France
Women's National Waists, the Corset in Austria, England and France, with a statue showing the more natural Classic Waist. Date: 1888

Tight-Lacing - Corsets Date: 1888

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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.