Waist Collection (page 2)

Baby Lynx (Lynx Canadensis) Looking Over A Fallen Tree; Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Cecilie Lonborg, who married ship's quartermaster Theodor Emil Ludvigsen in 1830, (1829)

Banded Tree Snake (Tripanurgos compressus), Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) pair jumping, Ariau River, Brazil

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

Music cover, Patches & Powder Entracte by Cecil Wynne Date: 1915

Tight-Lacing - Corsets Date: 1888

The Waist of Fashion - Corsets Date: 1888

Poster Design
A poster design in vibrant colour, portraying a woman, riding from bed, with a patterned blanked around her waist, over a green covering. Date: circa 1916

Illustration of the Helene blouse, with frilled collar
Illustration of the Helene blouse or bodice, with high, frilled collar, and front, puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895

Illustration of the Adele blouse, with high collar
Illustration of the Adele blouse or bodice, with high collar, and elaborate, ribboned puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'

Illustration of the Carmencita blouse or bodice, striped, with puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'. Date: 1895

Advert, Royal Worcester Kidfitting Corsets sold by Frederick Gorringe Ltd, Buckingham Palace Road, London Date: circa 1910

Advertisement for William Whiteley elegant straight fronted corset. Date: 1906

Advert for London Corset Company 1910
Very long below the waist and low in the bust dainty corsets. 1910

Pinafore dress with loose fitting bodice, low waist line, gathered skirt, Medici style collar & cord & tassel lacing at the sides worn over a light-weight blouse. Date: 1915

A nun binds the waist of Sir Galahad with a belt made of her hair and a device representing The Holy Grail in crimson
2915238 A nun binds the waist of Sir Galahad with a belt made of her hair and a device representing The Holy Grail in crimson and silver thread

B-17G - PB-1W Texas Raiders interior view rearwards
B-17G / PB-1W N7227C Texas Raiders, view rearward past the waist gunner positions. Date: 1992

The Dancers; Les Danseurs, (oil on canvas)
656862 The Dancers; Les Danseurs, (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 57x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancers)

Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Cache-Corsets, c. 1900 (engraving) (b/w photo)
CHT173509 Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Cache-Corsets, c.1900 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Advertisements for corsets and undergarments, from the Bon Marche catalogue, before 1914 (engraving) (b/w photo)
CHT173513 Advertisements for corsets and undergarments, from the Bon Marche catalogue, before 1914 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

French whalebone corsetry, plate 24 from the first volume of the Dictionnaire du Costume, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT173079 French whalebone corsetry, plate 24 from the first volume of the Dictionnaire du Costume, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Corsets c. 1900 (litho) (b/w photo)
CHT173511 Advertisement for corsets and undergarments, from the Comptoir des Corsets c.1900 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Do you want a bed warmer, Sir? (colour litho)
3641623 Do you want a bed warmer, Sir? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Do you want a bed warmer, Sir)

"I seized her round the waist, and we were silly enough to be executing a wild kind of polka when Sarah
971565 " I seized her round the waist, and we were silly enough to be executing a wild kind of polka when Sarah entered" (engraving) by Grossmith

Music Sounds The Sweetest When On The Rippling Sea (colour litho)
971773 Music Sounds The Sweetest When On The Rippling Sea (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music Sounds The Sweetest When On The Rippling Sea)

Callisthenie (engraving)
1094531 Callisthenie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Callisthenie. Illustration for La Vie Parisienne, 24 October 1891.); © Look and Learn

DDE-90028370
Canada, Ontario, close-up of Green Darner on flower. Date: 05/06/2003

DDE-90024494
Water Monitor Lizard, Keoladeo National Park, India. Date: 19/08/2005

Waist, c. 1936. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Waist, c. 1936

Advertisment for the Aux 100, 000 Corsets brand, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT171302 Advertisment for the Aux 100, 000 Corsets brand, c.1900 (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Portrait of a Man, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
746452 Portrait of a Man, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by Skynner, Thomas (fl.1840-50); 76.4x61.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

High-Waisted Gown, n. d. Creator: John Downman
High-Waisted Gown, n.d

Childs Waist, c. 1938. Creator: Richard Taylor
Childs Waist, c. 1938

Dress, c. 1940. Creator: Roberta Spicer
Dress, c. 1940

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Roberta Spicer
Dress, c. 1936

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Roberta Spicer
Dress, c. 1937

Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Dress, c. 1936

Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Dress, 1935/1942

Madame Paul Escudier (Louise Lefevre), 1882. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Madame Paul Escudier (Louise Lefevre), 1882

Ceremonial Waist Sashes (ikak pinggang), Sumatra, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Waist Sashes (ikak pinggang), Sumatra, 19th century

Ceremonial Waist Sash (ikak pinggang), Sumatra, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Waist Sash (ikak pinggang), Sumatra, 19th century

I saw such a lovely hat today, Dear (colour litho)
3641840 I saw such a lovely hat today, Dear (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: I saw such a lovely hat today, Dear)

Don t worry, smile! (colour litho)
3641673 Don t worry, smile! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don t worry, smile! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl rower (colour litho)
3641543 Girl rower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl rower. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: Ellam.); © Look and Learn

Advertisement for the Schilling Corset Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA (colour litho)
6030736 Advertisement for the Schilling Corset Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter Robinsons World-Renowned Corset Sylphide (coloured engraving)
729314 Peter Robinsons World-Renowned Corset Sylphide (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Robinsons World-Renowned Corset Sylphide)

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The waist, a timeless symbol of femininity and style, has evolved throughout history. From the gritty coal mines of South Wales to the glamorous flapper era, it has left its mark on fashion and society. In the depths of the coalface, miners toiled away with their waists cinched tightly in corsets. The year was 1927 when even a hardworking flapper couldn't resist adding a touch of glamour by adorning her bonnet with an exquisite waist-enhancing accessory. Fast forward to 1954, where two types of dresses showcased contrasting waistlines. One boasted a nipped-in waist that accentuated curves while another embraced a looser silhouette for comfort and freedom. Christian Dior himself sketched these designs as he revolutionized fashion post-World War II. Even during simpler times like 1907, women found ways to incorporate elegance into every aspect of life - including golfing. A stylish woman effortlessly swung her club while maintaining her impeccable posture and tiny waistline. Advertisements played their part too; Thomsons glove-fitting corset promised not only support but also an enviable hourglass figure. Women eagerly sought this undergarment's magical ability to sculpt their waists into perfection. However, not all depictions were so serious - WW1 brought about satirical cartoons such as "The Dropped Pilot. " Amongst the chaos, one thing remained constant: exaggerated feminine curves emphasized by impossibly small waists became fodder for entertainment. As time went on and societal norms shifted once again in 1948, David Wright captured a woman in an elegant black evening dress. Her slender waist gracefully complemented her attire as she exuded confidence and sophistication. Royalty too fell under the spell of this coveted feature; Queen Mary herself (then Princess of Wales) proudly displayed her regal poise alongside her impeccably defined waistline. Finally, Britannia graced magazine covers in April 1954, embodying the epitome of grace and strength.