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    • Corsets

    • Corsets

    • Waugh, Norah

    • From Corsets and Crinolines. These corsets form 1878-1880 reflect the change in dress style. The new long-line bodice is fashionable; for a brief time the bustle disappears completely
    • Iron corset

    • Iron corset
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    • In the late fifteenth century fitted underbodies are made of heavy material. Hinged iron corsets replace the underbodies early in the sixteenth century. By mid-century some corsets are boned in patterns which follow the lines of the dress seam. To...
    • Corsets

    • Corsets

    • Waugh, Norah

    • The corset of 1845, reasonably comfortable above the waist, creates a rounded fullness. The tiny waist is emphasized (from Corsets and crinolines)
    • Corsets

    • Corsets

    • Waugh, Norah

    • By 1860 the corset is longer at the hip and a little trimmer through the torso (from Corsets and crinolines)
    • Corsets

    • Corsets

    • Waugh, Norah

    • From Corsets and Crinolines. The bosom sits out over the corset in 1900. The center-front busk forces the body into an S-curve. Full hips are essential to the line; sometimes padding is added to round out the silhouette
    • Bustles

    • Bustles

    • Waugh, Norah

    • From Corsets and Crinolines. The early bustle line, draped over the old hoop skirt, is now reshaped to a flat front with an extension in back. Gradually the extension becomes smaller and is shaped by a wire form. Sometimes stiff horsehair ruffles...
    • Nana

    • Nana

    • Manet, Edouard, 1832-1883

    • The corset is rounded at the bust and hips and shaped to a small waist. Notice the black clockwork stockings, high black French heels, and lace trimmed bloomers
    • Actress Alice Regnault

    • Actress Alice Regnault

    • Boldini, Giovanni, 1842-1931 ;Regnault, Alice, b. 1849 -- Portraits

    • Creating a longer line than previously by forcing the bosom up, the corset fits to just under the bust. Under the corset is a camisole
    • Bustles

    • Bustles

    • Waugh, Norah

    • From Corsets and Crinolines. The bustle returns. This 1885 example is made of fabric boned for stiffness. Others are shelflike, jutting out sharply at the waist
    • Seductive postcard

    • Seductive postcard
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    • The lacy chemise and bloomers are under the corset. Black stockings, usually clocked, are considered delightfully racy compared to white ruffled petticoats. Shoes have high laces with Louis heels
    • American horse show

    • American horse show

    • Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944

    • From Sketches and cartoons. At an American horse show, women are stuffed into corsets, sporting pompadour hairstyles, boas, and other accessories (collection of the authors)
    • Courtesan

    • Courtesan
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    • In spite of its corsets, variety of hoops and bolsters, Italian dress is softer, looser and more natural looking than the English. Sleeves, partlets and underskirts are interchangeable (artist unknown; Ms. 457)
    • Courtesan

    • Courtesan
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    • In spite of its corsets, variety of hoops and bolsters, Italian dress is softer, looser and more natural looking than the English. Sleeves, partlets and underskirts are interchangeable (artist unknown; Ms. 457)
    • Lady of Quality of the last century

    • Lady of Quality of the last century

    • Leloir, Maurice, 1853-1940

    • Dressing for each occasion of the day is complicated and requires assistance. The chemise is knee length and untrimmed. Over it is a tightly laced corset. The front lacing is decorative; it is really laced in back. The stiffened tabs at the waist...

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