Bodice Collection (page 4)

Mrs. William Carmichael, 1764 / 78. Creator: Johan Hesselius
Mrs. William Carmichael, 1764/78. Formerly attributed to Jeremiah Theus

Isabella of Bourbon, Wife of Philip IV of Spain, c. 1632

Madame Carrelle, 1856 / 57. Creators: Pierre-Louis Pierson, Louis Frederic Mayer
Madame Carrelle, 1856/57. [Woman wearing embroidered dress with fitted bodice and lace sleeves]. Salted paper print

Portrait of a Seated Woman, 1560 / 65. Creator: Antonis Mor
Portrait of a Seated Woman, 1560/65

Portrait of a Lady, 1565 / 70. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Fasolo
Portrait of a Lady, 1565/70. Attributed to Giovanni Antonio Fasolo

Dress, c. 1940. Creator: Josephine C. Romano
Dress, c. 1940

Bodice, c. 1937. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Bodice, c. 1937

Blouse, c. 1937. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Blouse, c. 1937

Afternoon Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Ray Price
Afternoon Dress, c. 1937

Silk Waist, c. 1937. Creator: Ray Price
Silk Waist, c. 1937

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Ray Price
Dress, c. 1937

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Mary E Humes
Dress, c. 1937

Dress worn by Denyce Graves in Washington National Operas production of Carmen
This black corset and pink ruffled skirt were designed by Donna Langman and worn by African-American mezzo-soprano opera singer Denyce Graves as the lead in the Washington National Operas production

Corset (1855), wood engraving, published in 1883
Corset, 1855. Wood engraving, published in 1883

Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986641 Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class)

Arlette Dorgere, (oil on canvas)
823520 Arlette Dorgere, (oil on canvas) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 238x87.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arlette Dorgere. Jules Cheret (1836-1932). Oil on canvas. 238 x 87.7cm

Tithe in Kind, (watercolour)
651958 Tithe in Kind, (watercolour) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); 47.3x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tithe in Kind. Edward Robert Hughes (1851-1914). Watercolour

Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo, c. 1543 (oil on wood)
5614496 Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo, c.1543 (oil on wood) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); 59x46 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Mary Bagot, Countess of Dorset, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
450165 Mary Bagot, Countess of Dorset, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Wright, John Michael (1617-94); 62.9x54.6 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Unknown Lady in Masque Costume, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
450166 Unknown Lady in Masque Costume, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); 76.6x63.2 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; French, out of copyright

Duchess evening gown, engraved by Dupin, plate no. 161 from
STC427881 Duchess evening gown, engraved by Dupin, plate no.161 from Galeries des Modes et Costumes Francais, 1789 (coloured engraving) by Le Clerc

Evening dress, 1880s (woven silk, ribbed silk & brocade)
FMB393615 Evening dress, 1880s (woven silk, ribbed silk & brocade) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; eFashion Museum Bath; English, out of copyright

Advertisement for Peerless Velveteen fabric Date: circa 1880s

A New Bodice (litho)
1598168 A New Bodice (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Bodice. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 November 1897)

Woman in fashionable hat with feathers and ringlets, era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle

The Ashwellthorpe Triptych of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin
NCM94549 The Ashwellthorpe Triptych of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin, with side panels depicting two donors with SS

Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795
NCO191753 Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

La Balancoire, before 1736 (oil on canvas)
5938137 La BalanAzoire, before 1736 (oil on canvas) by Pater, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (1695-1736); 46.3x56.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Front view of a court dress, 1760s (French silk & gold and coloured thread)
FMB393623 Front view of a court dress, 1760s (French silk & gold and coloured thread) by French School, (18th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info)

Mrs Philip John Schuyler (oil on linen)
NYH189933 Mrs Philip John Schuyler (oil on linen) by McIlworth, Thomas (fl.1757-70); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Mother and daughter, after Nicolas de Largilliere (1656-1746) (colour litho)
REV326143 Mother and daughter, after Nicolas de Largilliere (1656-1746) (colour litho) by Devambez (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Caricature of French and English costumes, circa 1815. The small size of English ladies hats, the excessive length of their bodices and mean cut of their dresses contrast with our Parisian fashions

Caricature of English fashions in Paris, 1814. Man in flowerpot hat, women in bottle-shaped gowns. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817

Woman in vol-au-vent bonnet and dress with
Woman in vol-au-vent bonnet, scarf, dress with transparent sleeves and brodequin bootees. A strict casuist might find something reprehensible with this bodice

Noble woman in Tricolor outfit, 1789
Noble woman wearing the colours of the Tricolor revolutionary flag, 1789. She wears a blue short redingote, short floral petticoat, and carries a red parasol

Woman in the fashion of 1788
Woman in jacket of Naples blue, petticoat in Naples yellow, large fichu jabot, straw hat decorated with a large violet ribbon tied to the front of her bodice

Woman in yellow taffeta demi-redingote, 1788
Woman in canary-yellow taffeta demi-redingote, pink pointed bodice, white taffeta petticoat, and fichu. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons and plumes

Woman of Cassano all Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, 19th century. She sells eggs from a basket, and wears a kerchief held by a pin, chemise, bodice, apron and skirts decorated with gold braid and embroidery

Fisherwoman of Bordeaux, France, 19th century. She wears a tall bonnet of fine organdy cotton for special occasions, bodice with openings at the waist to reveal the chemise, fichu, apron

Peasant girl of Wurtzburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century
Peasant girl of the environs of Wurtzburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. The headband covers the elegance of the bonnet, and the fichu is bunched up around the throat

Servant woman of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears an embroidered cap, laced bodice, fichu, and pleated petticoats, and carries a bucket of water

Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun, laced bodice, short sleeves, and full pleated petticoats

Woman of Majorca, Spain, 19th century. She wears a white veil over a fichu-wimple combination, blue bodice, white petticoat trimmed with floral design

Servant woman of Salamanca, Spain, 19th century. She wears a dress with tight bodice and full calf-length skirts, with short apron

Anabaptist milkmaid of Switzerland, 19th century
Anabaptist milkmaid of the Canton of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She carries a pail of milk and wears a simple cornette cap, braided hair tied with a ribbon

Peasant girl of the environs of Kell am See, Germany, 19th century. She wears a small bonnet over her long pigtails, and carries a straw hat decorated with knots

Woman of Bern in a lace bonnet, Switzerland, 19th century
Woman of Bern in a horsehair lace bonnet, Switzerland, 19th century. The lace bonnet resembles a cockscomb, and contrasts with the elegant simplicity of her chemise, bodice, apron and petticoat

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"Bodice: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of fashion through the ages with the captivating bodice. From a stunning blue dress paired with a refreshing beer in 1922 to fashions fit for a coronation summer in 1953, this garment has always been at the forefront of style. Imagine four ballerinas gracefully pirouetting on a music sheet, their delicate bodices accentuating their every move. Or picture a Tunisian beauty confidently showcasing her ample front, proving that the they are empower and embrace diverse body types throughout history. Even centuries ago, women like Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke in c1600 or Magdalen Aston, Lady Burdett-John Michael Wright in 1942 knew how to captivate attention with their exquisite bodices. Anne Boleyn herself, Queen of England and second wife to King Henry VIII, was known for her iconic gowns featuring intricately designed bodices. In more recent times, flapper dresses took center stage in 1923 as young women embraced liberation and freedom. Meanwhile, an elegant lady from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) showcased her unique cultural heritage while donning a beautifully crafted bodice. The influence of Parisian fashion cannot be overlooked when discussing the evolution of the bodice. In 1888's latest Paris fashions spread across Europe like wildfire as women eagerly adorned themselves with these stylish garments. Whether it was ice skating women embracing both grace and warmth in 1899 or Victor Stiebel's day dress capturing elegance and sophistication during his time - one thing remains constant: The timeless allure of the bodice continues to enchant fashion enthusiasts worldwide. So next time you slip into your favorite outfit featuring a carefully tailored bodice remember its rich history spanning decades - from royal courts to everyday life - reminding us that true style is everlasting.