Corset Collection (page 7)

Girl holding tennis racquet (colour photo)
2804536 Girl holding tennis racquet (colour photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl holding tennis racquet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786148 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 19 August 1905.); © Look and Learn

Free consultations at the Hospital (colour litho)
3096384 Free consultations at the Hospital (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free consultations at the Hospital)

Man trying to do up his wifes corset (colour litho)
3096338 Man trying to do up his wifes corset (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man trying to do up his wifes corset)

Woman trying on a corset at Leoty, Paris (colour photo)
3098691 Woman trying on a corset at Leoty, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman trying on a corset at Leoty, Paris)

Comic postcard, Pretty woman in her bedroom - tying her stays Date: 20th century

La Marchande A La Toilette (colour litho)
3100065 La Marchande A La Toilette (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Marchande A La Toilette)

Advert for Gossard under garments, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Female Curiosity, 1778 (engraving)
2562159 Female Curiosity, 1778 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Fashionable guests at a masquerade ball, 1800. Woman in medival headdress, man in hussar uniform, man in striped breeches and bicorn, woman in mask and hooded habit. An opera ball, Year VIII, 1800

Woman Wearing Corset, 1899 (silver print)
1126432 Woman Wearing Corset, 1899 (silver print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph of an American woman wearing a corset, 1899)

Fancy dress costume for a female devil, from L Art du Travestissement
CHT173728 Fancy dress costume for a female devil, from L Art du Travestissement by Leon Salut, 1885 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Layout illustrations for an article on womens underwear
CHT171316 Layout illustrations for an article on womens underwear, from La Vie Parisienne, c.1870 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Young Woman Undressing
NOO56919 Young Woman Undressing by Bernard, Jean Francois Armand Felix (1829-94); Private Collection; Photo eJohn Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; French, out of copyright

"Femme de face, fermant son corset"(Woman standing from the front
FIA5402661 " Femme de face, fermant son corset" (Woman standing from the front, clasping her corset) Peinture d Edgar Degas (1834-1917), ca

Advertising for French corsets. 1888
GIA4808158 Advertising for French corsets. 1888 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising for French corsets. 1888); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Explosion de corset - in "Parisiennes"by Henri Monnier, ed
LSE4082569 Explosion de corset - in " Parisiennes" by Henri Monnier, ed. Delpech, Paris, 1827 by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1799-1877); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Select JPB corset for sale in the corset department of Galeries Lafayette in Paris - 1914
XEE4162178 Select JPB corset for sale in the corset department of Galeries Lafayette in Paris - 1914 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Standing Woman Seen from the Front, Clasping her Corset; Femme debout et vue de face
1768502 Standing Woman Seen from the Front, Clasping her Corset; Femme debout et vue de face, agrafant son corset, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Degas

Advertisement for R & G womens corsets (chromolitho)
6030706 Advertisement for R & G womens corsets (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

C / B Corsets (colour litho)
6032763 C/B Corsets (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: C/B Corsets. Advertising material, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Man sews girl into corset (engraving)
5234113 Man sews girl into corset (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man sews girl into corset)

Plate 497. Miscellaneous Phases of the Toilet, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950433 Plate 497. Miscellaneous Phases of the Toilet, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x38.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Page of advertising from The Graphic, 22 September 1888 (engraving)
583268 Page of advertising from The Graphic, 22 September 1888 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of advertising from The Graphic)

Layout illustrations for an article on womens underwear
CHT171317 Layout illustrations for an article on womens underwear, from La Vie Parisienne, c.1870 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

The Stays, plate 1 from The Progress of the Toilet, c
CHT171315 The Stays, plate 1 from The Progress of the Toilet, c.1810 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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

Woman before the Mirror, 1912 (oil on canvas)
PWI92469 Woman before the Mirror, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 100x75 cm; Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; German

Elegant Lady at a Fitting with her Tailor, plate from
STC94419 Elegant Lady at a Fitting with her Tailor, plate from Galerie des Modes et Costumes Francais, engraved by Dupin, 1778 (engraving) by Le Clerc

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

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

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

Advert, Vincent Woods ladies wear
Advert for Vincent Woods ladies wear, including a Cycling Corset, Corset Belt and Obstetric Binder. 1897

The Love Letter (oil on canvas)
BOU190791 The Love Letter (oil on canvas) by Martin-Kavel, Francois (1861-1931); 90x71.1 cm; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; French, out of copyright

Reproduction of a poster advertising Lessive Figaro - The Only Antiseptic
CHT178355 Reproduction of a poster advertising Lessive Figaro - The Only Antiseptic, late 19th century (colour litho) by Gausson, Leo (1860-1944); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Miss Busk and Mr Corset at a dance party. Fashionable couple in tight corsets dancing at a ball. To appear slim, there are young men today who wear corsets like the women

Woman in see-through muslin shirt dress, 1788
Woman in linen gauze bonnet decorated with pearls, see-through muslin shirt-dress with black belt worn over a pink taffeta corset and petticoat

Woman in satin robe a la turque in violet and green stripes, canary corset, white petticoat and fichu, and a bonnet a la turque decorated with heron plumes

Woman in black and poppy-red outfit, 1787
Woman in large black felt hat with a poppy-red ribbon, caraco jacket, violet corset, and black and poppy petticoats, white fichu and falbala, 1787

Caricature of Lola Montes (1821-61) dancing in front of King Ludwig I of Bavaria
CHT224682 Caricature of Lola Montes (1821-61) dancing in front of King Ludwig I of Bavaria (1786-1868) c.1847 (litho) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Young woman of Bujaruelo, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century
Young woman of Bujaruelo, Aragon, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a white kerchief tied over her long hair braided with ribbon, a red fichu, laced corset, petticoat and pleated apron

Dancer of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. In a dress for the fandango or bolero with short petticoat, tight corset, and hair tied up in ribbons

Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. Her hair braids are tied over her toquet, and her initials are embroidered on her breast either side of a small bib corset

Charlotte de Montmorenci, wife to Henri de Bourbon, Prince of Conde, 1594-1650. She wears her hair tied up with ribbons, an upright lace collar, pearl necklaces, dress with embroidered corset

Marquise de Verneuil, mistress of King Henry
Catherine-Henriette de Balzac d Etragues, Marquise de Verneuil, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 1579-1633. She wears her hair tied up with a ribbon of roses

Woman of the court of King Henry IV of France, 1589-1610. She wears her hair tied up with a ribbon, an upright lace collar, Spanish court dress with low cut bosom, slashed sleeves, corset

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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.