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Slim Collection (page 4)

"Slimming Secrets Through the Decades: From Cub Scouts to Pin-Ups and Corsets" Operation Shoeshine

Background imageSlim Collection: Lady in a Pink Dress (oil on canvas)

Lady in a Pink Dress (oil on canvas)
1128592 Lady in a Pink Dress (oil on canvas) by McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927); 127.5x103 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; English

Background imageSlim Collection: Silhouettes of Women - Many Caprices

Silhouettes of Women - Many Caprices. 1926

Background imageSlim Collection: Shop window beachwear design

Shop window beachwear design, woman sunbathing in deckchair. 1937

Background imageSlim Collection: Music cover, Tenderly, Joan Crawford

Music cover, Tenderly, Joan Crawford
Music cover, Tenderly (from the MGM film Torch Song), Joan Crawford. Lyrics by Jack Lawrence, music by Walter Gross. 1947

Background imageSlim Collection: Womens Fashion, smart frocks for businesswomen Womens Fashion

Womens Fashion, smart frocks for businesswomen Womens Fashion
Womens Fashion, smart frocks for businesswomen. 1926

Background imageSlim Collection: Womens Fashion, woollen frocks for winter Womens Fashion, woollen frocks for winter

Womens Fashion, woollen frocks for winter Womens Fashion, woollen frocks for winter
Womens Fashion, woollen frocks for winter. 1926

Background imageSlim Collection: Womens Fashion, designer dresses Womens Fashion, designer dresses

Womens Fashion, designer dresses Womens Fashion, designer dresses
Womens Fashion, designer dresses. 1926

Background imageSlim Collection: A Chamberlains Worcester slender oviform black-ground vase and cover, c. 1825 (ceramic)

A Chamberlains Worcester slender oviform black-ground vase and cover, c. 1825 (ceramic)
1766861 A Chamberlains Worcester slender oviform black-ground vase and cover, c.1825 (ceramic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSlim Collection: Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length, 1915 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length, 1915 (oil on canvas)
656979 Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length)

Background imageSlim Collection: Reclining Semi-Nude with Red Hat, 1910 (w / c & crayon on paper)

Reclining Semi-Nude with Red Hat, 1910 (w / c & crayon on paper)
995702 Reclining Semi-Nude with Red Hat, 1910 (w/c & crayon on paper) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 31.5x45.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSlim Collection: Silhouette, Come In

Silhouette, Come In. late 19th century

Background imageSlim Collection: Woman in a park with her bicycle

Woman in a park with her bicycle. circa 1900

Background imageSlim Collection: Florence West, Victorian actress

Florence West, Victorian actress
Florence West (1862-1912), Victorian actress, wife of Lewis Waller. late 19th century

Background imageSlim Collection: 'O wad some power the giftie gie us, to see oursels as ithers see us

"O wad some power the giftie gie us, to see oursels as ithers see us
STC361060 " O wad some power the giftie gie us, to see oursels as ithers see us.", from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho) by Thackeray

Background imageSlim Collection: William Morton Pitt, British MP

William Morton Pitt, British MP
William Morton Pitt (1754-1836), British MP for Poole from 1780 to 1790, and then for Dorset from 1790 to 1826. circa 1820s

Background imageSlim Collection: Advert, Whites Patent Corset Attachment

Advert, Whites Patent Corset Attachment
Advert for Whites Patent Corset Attachment, Mrs A White, Victoria Street, London SW. 1897

Background imageSlim Collection: Advert, Trellis Corset Shield

Advert, Trellis Corset Shield
Advert for The Trellis Corset Shield, available from Kirby, Beard & Co Ltd. 1897

Background imageSlim Collection: Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets

Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets
Advert fors L Prima Donna Corsets, available at a range of department stores. 1897

Background imageSlim Collection: Advert, Joseph Marcus, Ladies Tailor

Advert, Joseph Marcus, Ladies Tailor
Advert for Joseph Marcus, New Bond Street, London, Ladies Tailor and Habit Maker. 1897

Background imageSlim Collection: Advert, Janet Walker, Womens Fashions

Advert, Janet Walker, Womens Fashions
Advert for Janet Walker, Regent Street, London, Womens Fashions, Spring Costume, Walker Knickerbockers. 1897

Background imageSlim Collection: Georgie Butler, actress

Georgie Butler, actress. 1939

Background imageSlim Collection: Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced

Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced
473247 Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced into a corset, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473248) by H.C

Background imageSlim Collection: Helen Grandison (b / w photo)

Helen Grandison (b / w photo)
3640280 Helen Grandison (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helen Grandison)

Background imageSlim Collection: Advert, The Specialite Corset

Advert, The Specialite Corset
Advert for The Specialite Corset - a dream of comfort. 1901

Background imageSlim Collection: Maggy Rouff jacket from Madame Hayward

Maggy Rouff jacket from Madame Hayward
Maggy Rouff jacket in red and white from Madame Hayward. 1936

Background imageSlim Collection: Dress in Tootal linen

Dress in Tootal linen. 1936

Background imageSlim Collection: Fashion design by Schiaparelli, London

Fashion design by Schiaparelli, London, showing a satin Empire coat over an Etruscan dress of stencilled crepe. 1936

Background imageSlim Collection: Womens fashions from Paris, three outfits

Womens fashions from Paris, three outfits. 1929

Background imageSlim Collection: Womens fashions from Paris, three summer dresses

Womens fashions from Paris, three summer dresses. 1929

Background imageSlim Collection: Costume - German Lady

Costume - German Lady. 19th century

Background imageSlim Collection: Cartoon, Positively I m Quite a Ladys Man

Cartoon, Positively I m Quite a Ladys Man. early 19th century

Background imageSlim Collection: Illustration, The Newcomes, by Thackeray

Illustration, The Newcomes, by Thackeray, showing a supposed sketch by Clive Newcome, following a visit to his step-grandmother

Background imageSlim Collection: Womens petticoats 1935

Womens petticoats 1935
Double page catalogue of a selection womens full length petticoats. Date: 1935

Background imageSlim Collection: Cartoon, Its All So Simple! by Ghilchick

Cartoon, Its All So Simple! by Ghilchick. In the old days undressing was quite a business, but with the time-saving one-piece affair of today its all very much simpler. Date: 1933

Background imageSlim Collection: Scenes from the Lido in Venice, Italy

Scenes from the Lido in Venice, Italy - riding on horseback in the sea (top left), an illuminated night-time cabaret (bottom left), people on the floating bar (top centre)

Background imageSlim Collection: Cartoon, The Letter of the Law, by Ghilchick

Cartoon, The Letter of the Law, by Ghilchick -- One-Piece Bathing Suits Prohibited. Date: 1933

Background imageSlim Collection: Edwardian lady on a sepia Christmas and New Year card

Edwardian lady on a sepia Christmas and New Year card
Edwardian lady with parasol on a sepia Christmas and New Year card with gold edging. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSlim Collection: Nina Boucicault in Charleys Aunt

Nina Boucicault in Charleys Aunt
Nina Boucicault (1867-1950), English actress, in the role of Kitty Verdun in the comedy Charleys Aunt. 1892

Background imageSlim Collection: Beach Pyjama Suit by Zyot and Cie, Summer 1931

Beach Pyjama Suit by Zyot and Cie, Summer 1931. 1931

Background imageSlim Collection: Woman with a large red nose on a comic greetings card

Woman with a large red nose on a comic greetings card with verse. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageSlim Collection: Clarks Thinning Bath Salts

Clarks Thinning Bath Salts
A woman adding Clarks famous Thinning Bath Salts her to her bath in the hope of achieving a slim figure required of modern fashions. 1928

Background imageSlim Collection: Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Perpendicular

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Perpendicular. 1901

Background imageSlim Collection: Pochoir Print, Spring by Andre Marty

Pochoir Print, Spring by Andre Marty. 1925

Background imageSlim Collection: My Fancy Dress by Pierrot

My Fancy Dress by Pierrot

Background imageSlim Collection: Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Girl and Snowman

Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Girl and Snowman
Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Girl and Her Dog with Tall Snowman. 1897

Background imageSlim Collection: C L Townsend, cricketer

C L Townsend, cricketer. circa 1897




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"Slimming Secrets Through the Decades: From Cub Scouts to Pin-Ups and Corsets" Operation Shoeshine: Even Cub Scouts know that a slim appearance can make you shine brighter than your shoes. Holland America Line Poster: Sail away with confidence, as slim figures are always in style on our luxurious cruises. Roaring Twenties Flapper Girl: With her slender silhouette, this flapper girl knows how to enjoy a cocktail while staying effortlessly slim. David Wright's Nude Pin-Up: Celebrating the beauty of the female form, this pin-up reminds us that being slim is timeless and alluring. Bathing Beauty 1924: Embracing the beach season with grace and elegance, this bathing beauty showcases the allure of a trim figure. English Rose Corsetry Advertisement: Enhance your curves while maintaining a svelte waistline – because being slim never goes out of fashion. The Tatler Autumn Fashion Number 1955: Fall into fashion with sleek lines and tailored silhouettes – proving that being slim is always en vogue. Pifco Electric Vibratory Massager: Slim down effortlessly with modern technology. This massager promises to help you achieve your desired figure. Two Types of Dresses, 1954: Whether it's an hourglass or sheath dress, both styles highlight the appeal of a slender frame for women in the '50s. Depressed Sad Moody Woman Leaning Head Onto Arm Slouched Lean Back Of Chair Seated Depression Stress (caption not related) Advertisement for Thomson's Glove-Fitting Corset : Get that perfect hourglass shape with Thomson's corsets - because nothing beats feeling confident in a slimmer silhouette. Fashion for 1956 : Step into the new year looking fabulous by embracing sleek designs and flattering cuts - after all, being slim never goes out of style.