Photographic Print : Putting on a corset - with assistance
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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
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Media ID 7174345
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Aiding Assistant Assisting Corset Dressing Friend Helping Helps Laced Pulling Pulls Putting Reducing Stay Strings Support Surplus Ties Tying Underwear Tighten Tightening Whale Bone
12"x8" Photo Print
Title: "Reducing the Surplus: A Fashionable Moment from the Past" Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the early 1900s, now available as a beautiful print from Media Storehouse. In this intriguing image, a lady, dressed in elegant attire, requires some assistance in tightening the laces of her corset. The expression on her face speaks volumes about the discomfort and determination that came with the fashion of the era. This evocative image, titled "Putting on a corset - with assistance," is an intriguing glimpse into the past, offering a unique and fascinating look at historical fashion. Add this striking print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office. (Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, Circa 1905)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.2cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Reducing the Surplus
EDITORS COMMENTS
: A Moment of Assistance in the Art of Corsetry, Circa 1905 In this evocative photograph, a woman, clad in a voluminous dress, leans forward as her friend tenderly assists her in the intricate process of tightening the laces of her corset. The room is filled with an air of intimacy and support, as the two women share a moment of camaraderie in the realm of fashion and self-presentation. The corset, a staple of women's undergarments during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, was designed to shape and support the figure, often through the use of whalebone stays and lacing. The process of putting on and tightening a corset was a laborious one, requiring dexterity, patience, and sometimes, the help of a trusted friend or family member. The image captures the delicate interplay of strength and vulnerability, as the woman relinquishes control of the laces to her assistant, trusting her to help her achieve the desired result. The caustic caption, "Reducing the Surplus," belies the complex and nuanced nature of this moment, which was as much about friendship and support as it was about fashion or physical transformation. The photograph offers a glimpse into the world of women's dressing rituals during this period, revealing the intricacies of the corset and the role that community and companionship played in the process. With its rich details and evocative atmosphere, this image invites us to reflect on the enduring power of friendship and the importance of helping one another in the pursuit of personal growth and self-expression.
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