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Corset (view B), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
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Corset (view B), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073112 Corset (view B), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Black cotton satin lined with khaki twilled cotton. Fronts each in one piece, shaped to bust by two gussets, two vertical and two diagonal bones, remainder quilted, front edges boned and laced through thirteen metal eyelet holes, metal eyelet hole at top edge; very straight back in one piece, shaped to hip by two gussets each side, fourteen vertical bones, remainder quilted; top edge cut away at underarm, bound with petersham at front and brown leather at back, lower edge bound with navy blue tape; leather patch at centre back inside hem; decorative red stitching along outside waistline and at base of gusset.
Length (front)
height: 39cm
Length (back)
height: 36cm
Quilting is a craft or technique so old that its origins seem to stretch into deepest history. Basic quilting consists of two layers of outer fabric stitched over a lining of softer padding, although cord or thick thread can also be used to form the raised pattern. It was certainly known to the Romans, and the noun "quilt" is derived from the latin "culcita" meaning mattress filled with feathers or soft wool. In the Europe of the Middle Ages, quilting was much used for jerkins or vests worn under heavy armour, or as an actual padded lining to it. By the eighteenth century, quilted garments were popular for warmth and as protection against draughts. Women's decorative petticoats were particularly common, but also cloaks, caps and sleeveless bodices or jumps, as well as bed covers, men's waistcoats, children's caps and staybands and baby's robes. Some items were ready-made in workshops or by outworkers, particularly bed quilts and women's silk petticoats. The London Tradesman (1747) wrote that "quilted petticoats are made mostly by women, and some men, who are employed by the shops but earn little." Designs tended to be either simple geometrics like diamond panes, or more fluid stylised flowers, leaves and feathers; and cotton, linen or silk could provide the outer layer. Sometimes quilted pieces could also be printed or painted to add another decorative veneer, as in the main image from a quilted cloak. In essence, it is a technique which perfectly marries the decorative with the practical.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32118246
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
1840s Boned Corset Corsica Laced Stays Underwear Womens
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This print showcases a stunning corset from the mid-19th century. Crafted with meticulous detail, this corset is made of cotton, metal, leather, and satin materials. The black cotton satin is lined with khaki twilled cotton, providing both comfort and durability. The front of the corset features two gussets and diagonal bones that shape it to fit the bust perfectly. The quilted design adds an exquisite touch to the garment. Thirteen metal eyelet holes allow for lacing at the front edges. The back of the corset boasts a very straight silhouette shaped to the hips by two gussets on each side. Fourteen vertical bones provide structure while maintaining flexibility. The top edge is cut away at underarm and bound with petersham at the front and brown leather at the back. Decorative red stitching along the outside waistline and base of gussets adds a pop of color to this elegant piece. A leather patch can be found at the center back inside hem. Quilting has been used as a technique since ancient times, dating back to Roman civilization. It was commonly employed in Europe during medieval times for clothing worn under armor or as padded linings. In later centuries, quilting became popular for warmth and protection against draughts in garments such as petticoats, cloaks, caps, bodices, waistcoats, children's wear, and even bed covers. This remarkable corset exemplifies how quilting seamlessly combines practicality with decorative artistry—a true testament to craftsmanship throughout history.
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