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Machine for Tight Lacing
Satire on the fashion for tight corsets - A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies Date: circa 1830
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Media ID 20142083
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%unrestricted 1830 1830s Apollo Correct Corset Corsets Gigot Knot Lacing Lamb Mutton Narrow Puff Puffed Satire Sleeve Sleeves Tight Underwear Waist Waists Winding
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.9cm (15.6" x 10.6")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph, titled "A Correct View of the New Machine for Winding Up the Ladies: Machine for Tight Lacing, Circa 1830," offers a satirical take on the fashion trend of the time for tight corsets. The image depicts a machine with various contraptions and levers, suggesting the device is designed to help women achieve the coveted small waists and hourglass figures that were in vogue during the 1830s. The machine is shown with a woman in the background, her back turned to the viewer, as she appears to be struggling to lace up her tight corset. The woman's outfit is a testament to the extreme fashion of the era, with a puffed sleeve, gigot sleeve, and a narrow waist. Her corset, which is being wound up by the machine, is so tight that it resembles a straightjacket more than undergarment. The woman's face is contorted in pain, and her hands are clenched in discomfort. The satirical tone of the photograph is emphasized by the inclusion of various absurdities in the machine's design. For instance, there is a knob labeled "Apollo's Knot," which suggests that the machine is capable of creating the perfect corset knot, a feat that was considered an art form during the 1830s. There is also a lever labeled "Mutton to Lamb," which implies that the machine can transform a woman's figure from plump to slender with a simple pull. The photograph is a commentary on the unhealthy and often painful fashion trends of the time, which placed an unrealistic emphasis on women's bodies. The machine, with its absurd design and promises of instant transformation, is a reminder of the absurdity of these trends and the harm they caused. Despite the satire, it is important to remember that the fashion for tight corsets was a serious issue, and many women suffered from health problems as a result of wearing them.
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