Waist Collection (page 4)

The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth (colour litho)
1037538 The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth (colour litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth)

Advert for Peter Robinson gowns 1924
Two women wearing gowns of georgette. Date: 1924

Motoring attire for women 1905
Edwardian womens clothing for motoring excursions, left; model wearing leather jacket, right; motoring toque hat with veil over face. 1905

Women wearing black evening frock 1905
Women wearing a black evening frock of ninon, inset with arched motift of lace which at the hem resolve into large wheel effects, worked up with chenille and silk

Womens evening corsage 1905
Woman wearing a chic evening dress with pompadour hairstyle. Date: 1905

Montezumas Daughter (litho)
1063101 Montezumas Daughter (litho) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montezumas Daughter)

Rambler wrap and tailor-made at Burberrys 1905
Model on the left wearing a checked tweed rambler wrap for railway, travelling, driving to meet and motoring. Model on the right taior-made single breasted suit, with white inserted motifs. Date: 1905

Advert for John Noble womens clothing 1898
Advertising half-guine costumes, available to be parcel posted free to all parts of the World. Date: 1898

Advert for Kendal, Milne and Co. tailor-mades 1897
Ladies tailor-made garments and girls knockabout frock Date: 1897

Gentlemens fashions for November 1844
Latest fashion for French men. Date: 1844

Fashionable blouse 1895
Over exaggerated leg-of-mutton sleeves, with cotton and the costliness of exquisite lace, the foundation of this combination being shimmering and rustling silk. Date: 1895

Fashions for men and women France 1827
Monstrosities of 1827. Over exaggerated hats with lots of plumes and floral arrangements, leg-of-mutton sleeves, narrow waist and over sized coats were all the fashion. Date: 1827

French tailored-made gown 1895
Tailored dress with leg-of-mutton sleeves and narrow waist. Date: 1895

Christmas gift from Dickins & Jones catalogue, showing three ladies wearing slim-lined satin evening gowns. Date: 1911

Womens corset 1911
Latest fashionable corset to provide the best shape for the womans dress

MUSSOLINI STRIPS
Mussolini is warmly applauded when he strips to the waist to show that he, too, is a worker, when he gives a triumphant agrarian speech in the fields Date: July 1938

MUSSOLINI GOES SKIING
BENITO MUSSOLINI strips to the waist while ski-ing at Terminillo Date: 1883 - 1945

Man kissing girl on the cheek (colour photo)
2804520 Man kissing girl on the cheek (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man kissing girl on the cheek)

Where am I supposed to pin it? (colour litho)
2800563 Where am I supposed to pin it? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where am I supposed to pin it)

So Near And Yet So Far (colour litho)
3641574 So Near And Yet So Far (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: So Near And Yet So Far. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl in white dress (engraving)
670014 Girl in white dress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in white dress Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Christmas card with red belt (chromolitho)
731677 Christmas card with red belt (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card with red belt)

Advertisement for The Palace Theatre (colour litho)
559996 Advertisement for The Palace Theatre (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The latest American stunt, the baby balloon that, inflated with helium, allows those who stick to it... (colour litho)
2809331 The latest American stunt, the baby balloon that, inflated with helium, allows those who stick to it... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Fashions for 1844 (coloured engraving)
2818048 Fashions for 1844 (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashions for 1844)

Advertisement for Eureka health corsets for women (colour litho)
6030778 Advertisement for Eureka health corsets for women (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Lacrossine womens corsets (colour litho)
6030728 Advertisement for Lacrossine womens corsets (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Championship Open Show of the Ladies Kennel Association at Earls Court (engraving)
1628608 The Championship Open Show of the Ladies Kennel Association at Earls Court (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

A young Gladys Cooper (photo)
6030235 A young Gladys Cooper (photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young Gladys Cooper)

Girl having difficulties in the toilet (litho)
3641690 Girl having difficulties in the toilet (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl having difficulties in the toilet)

Taking measure (engraving)
3640702 Taking measure (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking measure)

Mrs. Wilton Phipps, c. 1884 (detail) (oil on canvas)
PHD30433 Mrs. Wilton Phipps, c.1884 (detail) (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 88.9x64.8 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: Circumference - fat man at a tailors shop (engraving)
6034815 Punch cartoon: Circumference - fat man at a tailors shop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Advertisement for Royal Worcester womens corsets exhibited at the Worlds Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, USA
6030731 Advertisement for Royal Worcester womens corsets exhibited at the Worlds Columbia Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1893 (colour litho) by American School

Figure, a mechanical exerciser (b / w photo)
5998387 Figure, a mechanical exerciser (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Figure, a mechanical exerciser)

The Nymph of the Eddy, by Gilbert Parker (engraving)
1604081 The Nymph of the Eddy, by Gilbert Parker (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nymph of the Eddy, by Gilbert Parker)

Jack the Giant Killer (colour litho)
3624598 Jack the Giant Killer (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack the Giant Killer)

My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up (colour litho)
2795426 My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Bank Accounts Going Down, but my Figures Going Up)

Dancing woman on Tahiti
6338577 Dancing woman on Tahiti by Webber, John (1750-93) (after); (add.info.: Dancing woman on Tahiti. She wears a hat, a long gown with highly puckered ruffs of tapa attached to the back)

Fashionable woman in embroidered toquet hat, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986621 Fashionable woman in embroidered toquet hat, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in embroidered toquet hat, 1801)

The female waist at different periods (engraving)
5223880 The female waist at different periods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The female waist at different periods)

The girl who wanted a small waist (litho)
5227072 The girl who wanted a small waist (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The girl who wanted a small waist)

Old man and young girl walking, advertisement for Vichy (chromolitho)
975845 Old man and young girl walking, advertisement for Vichy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old man and young girl walking)

Regines Ape (engraving)
1042282 Regines Ape (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regines Ape. Illustration for The Graphic)

Casting the New Tenor Bell for the Royal Courts of Justice, running the Metal into the Mould (engraving)
1044175 Casting the New Tenor Bell for the Royal Courts of Justice, running the Metal into the Mould (engraving) by English School

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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.