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Corset (view C), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
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Corset (view C), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073113 Corset (view C), 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 32144456
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a stunning corset from the 19th century, known as "Corset (view C)". Created by an unknown artist, this exquisite piece is made of cotton, metal, leather, and satin. Its intricate design and craftsmanship are truly remarkable. The corset features black cotton satin lined with khaki twilled cotton. The front is shaped to the bust with two gussets and vertical and diagonal bones. The remainder of the corset is quilted for added elegance. Thirteen metal eyelet holes adorn the front edges, allowing for lacing. With a very straight back in one piece, the corset is shaped to the hip by side gussets and fourteen vertical bones. The top edge is cut away at underarm and bound with petersham at the front and brown leather at the back. A leather patch can be found at its center back inside hem. Decorative red stitching along the outside waistline and at the base of gussets adds a touch of flair to this already striking garment. Quilting has been used since ancient times, providing warmth and protection against draughts. In medieval Europe, quilting was commonly used for clothing worn under heavy armor or as padded linings. By the eighteenth century, quilted garments became popular among women for both warmth and fashion purposes. This particular corset exemplifies how quilting marries practicality with decorative beauty seamlessly—a true testament to timeless craftsmanship captured in this mesmerizing photograph print from Manchester Art Gallery's collection.
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