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Waist Collection

The waist, a timeless symbol of femininity and style, has evolved throughout history

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Waist Collection: Miners working at the coalface, South Wales
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Waist Collection: Flapper on Bonnet 1927
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Waist Collection: Advertisement for Thomsons glove-fitting corset
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Waist Collection: Two types of dresses, 1954
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Waist Collection: Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948
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Waist Collection: Golfing Woman 1907
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Waist Collection: Miner working in a coal seam, South Wales
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Waist Collection: Welsh miner in coal mine pushing truck
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Waist Collection: Cartoon, The Dropped Pilot, WW1
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Waist Collection: David Wright woman in black evening dress
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Waist Collection: The Princess of Wales, later Queen Mary
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Waist Collection: Womans waist
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Waist Collection: Britannia and Eve front cover, April 1954
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Waist Collection: Pierre Balmain with one of his designs, 1948
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Waist Collection: Victor Stiebel / Twenties
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Waist Collection: Surtout Greatcoat 1907
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Waist Collection: Profile of a womans hip and waist
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Waist Collection: Miner working at the coalface, South Wales
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Waist Collection: A visitor wearing a latex outfit and leather corset pauses at the rubber
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Waist Collection: ballerina
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Waist Collection: ballerina
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Waist Collection: Lady Arnold, third wife of Sir Edwin Arnold
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Waist Collection: Ethel Granger shows off her 14 inch waist, the smallest in the world
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Waist Collection: Wall Painting of Rajput Noble, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Waist Collection: Miniature Painting King, Rajasthan, India
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Waist Collection: Painting of Rao Bikhaji Ruler, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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Waist Collection: Miniature Painting on Paper Portrait of Royal Mugal Lady
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Waist Collection: Goddess Radha Kishamgarh Miniature Painting on Silk
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Waist Collection: Miniature of Painting of Ganesh Ganpati God on Paper
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Waist Collection: A Modern Girl Wearing Marriage Dress Acrylic on Canvas
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Waist Collection: Wall Painting of British Lady with Puppy, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Waist Collection: Mughal Miniature Painting, Love Scene
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Waist Collection: German couple in traditional clothing from 1800
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Waist Collection: Annotated illustration warning about the dangers of tight laced corsets on the female
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Waist Collection: Ava Lowle Willing, Lady Ribblesdale
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Waist Collection: Queen Bess, American, 1876. Creator: Worcester Skirt Company
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Waist Collection: Machine for Tight Lacing
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Waist Collection: Two Women in Day Dresses, 1875. Creator: Jules David
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Waist Collection: Baby Lynx (Lynx Canadensis) Looking Over A Fallen Tree; Canmore, Alberta, Canada
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Waist Collection: Banded Tree Snake (Tripanurgos compressus), Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest
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Waist Collection: Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) pair jumping, Ariau River, Brazil
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Waist Collection: National Waists in Austria, England and France
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Waist Collection: Music cover, Patches & Powder Entracte
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Waist Collection: Tight-Lacing - Corsets
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Waist Collection: The Waist of Fashion - Corsets
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Waist Collection: Poster Design
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Waist Collection: Illustration of the Helene blouse, with frilled collar
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Waist Collection: Illustration of the Adele blouse, with high collar


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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.