Girdle Collection

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949
A blonde bombshell model wears a rather elaborate creation. Date: 1949

Underwear for 1962 drawn by Barbara Hulanicki
A lycra girdle with tapering side sections and black lace front panel on the right, and a black lace bra mounted on white both by Lily of France and excellent for magically transforming the figure

MAE WEST (1892-1980). American actress

Ad for corsets, 1890s
Corsets advertised by CB A La Sprite, late 1800s. Color lithograph

High-waisted houppelandes (gowns) with turned-down collars, V -necks, funnel sleeves & trains, sideless surcoat, mantle, girdle & headdresses, templers & veils Date: 15th century

David and Jonathan (engraving)
6028251 David and Jonathan (engraving) by Pinwell, George John (1842-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: David and Jonathan)

Herakles and the Amazons
The ninth labour : In order to obtain the Girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, he must first vanquish the Amazons themselves

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637070 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls with clasp-fastened chitons; the upper part is doubled over)

Mary, Queen of England, 1544. In black velvet bejewelled robe lined with fur over a grey dress, girdle with gemstones
FLO4656880 Mary, Queen of England, 1544. In black velvet bejewelled robe lined with fur over a grey dress, girdle with gemstones

Lady of rank, reign of Henry VI, England, 1425. She wears a tall hat with veil tied over it
FLO4656170 Lady of rank, reign of Henry VI, England, 1425. She wears a tall hat with veil tied over it, ermine-collared robe over a green dress, cracows or foals

Costume of a medieval princess (from Victorian staging of Shakespeare's As You Like It)
FLO4655625 Costume of a medieval princess (from Victorian staging of Shakespeare's As You Like It, Love's Labour's Lost)

Sir George Felbridge, 1400. In suit of plate armour with bassinet helmet and camail
FLO4678388 Sir George Felbridge, 1400. In suit of plate armour with bassinet helmet and camail, armorial surcoat with crimson lion rampant, decorated girdle and armour

Five ornamental vases with pastoral and floral paintings (cartels) after Huet
FLO4633316 Five ornamental vases with pastoral and floral paintings (cartels) after Huet, two vases in jackets (gaine) and blue vase from the collection of Queen Victoria

Lady Jane (Jeanne) Grey (1537-1554) (nicknamed "the queen of nine days"), 1553
FLO4656895 Lady Jane (Jeanne) Grey (1537-1554) (nicknamed "the queen of nine days"), 1553. She wears a crimson velvet cape lined with ermine, brocade dress, necklace, girdle and headdress

Isabella, Queen of Edward II, 1320. She wears a tall hennin conical hat with long veil, gold choker with pendant
FLO4656886 Isabella, Queen of Edward II, 1320. She wears a tall hennin conical hat with long veil, gold choker with pendant, velvet fur-lined dress, girdle

Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest
FLO4695579 Javanese man of the upper classes, a mantri, wearing a silk sabook girdle and wide djarit sarong and sikapan vest. He carries a kris in his girdle

Archer and crossbow man, 1250. English longbowman in skullcap helmet cerebrerium, hauberk
FLO4678295 Archer and crossbow man, 1250. English longbowman in skullcap helmet cerebrerium, hauberk, leather breastplate and arrows in a girdle

Sir John Harsich, 1384. He wears his tilting helmet with turkey-feather crest and cointisse over his bassinet
FLO4678208 Sir John Harsich, 1384. He wears his tilting helmet with turkey-feather crest and cointisse over his bassinet. The wreath below the crest is two pieces of silk in his armorial colours

A warning (painting)
8861509 A warning (painting) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Christiansands Kunstforening, Norway; (add.info.: Artwork by Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering.

Lady of rank, reign of Richard III, 1483. She wears a tall hat over long loose hair, necklace, puff sleeves
FLO4656214 Lady of rank, reign of Richard III, 1483. She wears a tall hat over long loose hair, necklace, puff sleeves, blue robe with gold hem, gold girdle with flower clasp

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637071 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls with clasp-fastened chitons; the upper part is doubled over)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637131 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: a. Torso of Athene)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637111 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hygeia with himation or cloak partly twisted round the body as a girdle)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637107 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demeter (Ceres) with himation or peplos partly twisted round the body as a girdle

Modelling underwear - girdle with suspenders and conical bra. The live modelling of underwear was very unusual at this stage, so this shoot (and other contenporary shoots) were quite ground-breaking

Berengaria, Queen of King Richard I of England, 1195. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4655784 Berengaria, Queen of King Richard I of England, 1195. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Javanese man in war dress, Indonesia. He wears tchilana drawers, katoh coat, amben girdle
FLO4695419 Javanese man in war dress, Indonesia. He wears tchilana drawers, katoh coat, amben girdle, sanglang and kotang vests and sikapan jacket. Three kris swords in his girdle

Lady of rank, reign of Henry I, 1120. She wears a long veil bordered with gold, scarlet cape lined with fur
FLO4656200 Lady of rank, reign of Henry I, 1120. She wears a long veil bordered with gold, scarlet cape lined with fur, blue robe and gold girdle

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637072 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls with clasp-fastened chitons; the upper part is doubled over)

"I'll put a girdle round about the earth in forty minutes" (colour litho)
8631993 "I'll put a girdle round about the earth in forty minutes" (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Early Hun Raid (litho)
8661064 An Early Hun Raid (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Early Hun Raid)

Blanche of Castile, 1210. She wears a crown, veil, gold-bordered blue cape with fleurs de liys, pink robe, girdle
FLO4655500 Blanche of Castile, 1210. She wears a crown, veil, gold-bordered blue cape with fleurs de liys, pink robe, girdle, and holds a sceptre

Portrait of Christine of Poland, 1761-1860. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Christine of Poland, 1761-1860. Possibly a portrait of Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel

Model in Bra and Girdle Posing with Beautiful Curves Approaching Sign
2630032 Model in Bra and Girdle Posing with Beautiful Curves Approaching Sign, 1948 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American

French woman wearing the fashion of July 1792. She wears a bonnet with ribbons and bows, wig, fichu (neckerchief), fitted bodice dress with ribbon hem

Latex being cut for straps for corsets and girdles at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949

Au Fait girdle being sewn at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949

Au Fait girdle manufacture at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949 Straps being attached to a girdle

Clothing Underwear: Undercover fashions in multi-directional stretch. The technical men of Du Pont have described their latest product as multi-directional stretch tricot fabric in " Lycra"

Advert for J Roussel
Advert for the Belt by J Roussel. Date: 1939

Advertisement for women's criss-crossed front panel bra and girdle. Date: 1954

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Un vago es un faccioso (A lazy is a factious). Poster edited by the Departament of Public Order of Aragon

Lady of Padua, Italy, 1533. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical
FLO4656872 Lady of Padua, Italy, 1533. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting)
CUL4935538 ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting) by Unknown artist

The Virgin of Montserrat with landscape (panel)
XJL86582 The Virgin of Montserrat with landscape (panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); 185x87 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain

Uniform of a soldier in the infantry of the Ottoman Empire
6340244 Uniform of a soldier in the infantry of the Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Uniform of a soldier in the infantry of the Ottoman Empire)

Two Janissaries or Ottoman infantry in ceremonial dress
6340231 Two Janissaries or Ottoman infantry in ceremonial dress by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Two Janissaries or Ottoman infantry in ceremonial dress)

Chief Usher to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire
6339767 Chief Usher to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Chief Usher to the Sultan, Ottoman Empire)

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"Girdle: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of fashion history as we explore the captivating story of the girdle. From its early beginnings to its evolution in design, this undergarment has played a significant role in shaping women's silhouettes throughout the years. In 1890s advertisements, corsets were all the rage, promising an hourglass figure that was deemed desirable at the time. These structured pieces not only cinched waists but also provided support for high-waisted houppelandes with turned-down collars and V-necks, creating an elegant and regal look. Fast forward to 1949 when J. Roussel introduced their revolutionary underwear line. An advert from that era showcased how their girdles offered both comfort and style, allowing women to feel confident in any outfit they chose to wear. The 1960s brought about a shift in fashion trends as Barbara Hulanicki's drawings depicted high-waisted underwear designs that embraced a more liberated silhouette. This marked a departure from traditional corsetry towards a more natural shape while still providing gentle support. Even iconic figures like Mae West understood the power of lingerie. The American actress knew how to accentuate her curves with sensuous girdles, enhancing her allure on stage and screen during her illustrious career spanning decades. Not only did girdles serve as fashionable undergarments but they also held historical significance. In ancient mythology, Herakles battled against fierce Amazons who wore similar waist-cinching garments as part of their warrior attire. Even Mary Queen of Scots donned these body-shaping devices beneath her lavish royal ensembles. As time progressed, technology advanced further refining these intimate garments' functionality while maintaining their aesthetic appeal. Advertisements from 1954 showcased criss-crossed front panel bras paired with matching girdles - a combination designed for ultimate support and comfort.