Garters Collection

Stockings 1920S Photo
A young woman, wearing a fur coat, cloche hat & T-bar shoes, lifts her leg up on a bench in order to reveal her stocking tops & garters

Macdonald of Glenco, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Creator: Kenneth Brookes
Boy Scout Uniform and Badges, 1944. Patrol leaders hat badge; scarf of troop colour; all-round cords for six badges; staff of shoulder height

"Munro", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804280 " Munro", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Une paire d amis, ca 1881. Creator: Willette, Adolphe (1857-1926)
Une paire d amis, ca 1881. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel

Mac Donald of Keppagh, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Macdonnel of Glengarry, from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Bathing Beauty / Rosalba
Cheeky-looking young woman in a skimpy red swimsuit, sitting on a diving board: Rosalba

Costume of a French bourgeois man, reign of King Henry IV, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in
FLO4571664 Costume of a French bourgeois man, reign of King Henry IV, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob

Raviba - Pour teindre et raviver les bas, c.1930. Creator: D'Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
Raviba - Pour teindre et raviver les bas, c.1930. Private Collection

The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. WPA Federal Theatre Presents "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Charlotte Chorpenning - Heckscher Theatre - A Children's Theatre Production'

The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. WPA Federal Theatre Presents "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Charlotte Chorpenning - Majestic Theatre - A Children's Theatre Production'

Belt Buckle, c. 1937. Creator: Lyman Young
Belt Buckle, c. 1937

Ankle Band or Garters, c. 1937. Creator: Lyman Young
Ankle Band or Garters, c. 1937

Lottie Collins music hall singer and dancer 1865-1910
Lottie Collins (Charlotte Louisa Collins) music hall singer and dancer. Famous for singing Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay accompanied by a wild skirt dance with high kicks exposing stockings held up by

Comic postcard, Two young women in bedroom Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at seaside with stick of rock
Comic postcard, Woman at the seaside with a large stick of rock (in English and French) Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two young women in bedroom Date: 20th century

Female Nude Pulling up Stockings, Back View, 1918. Private Collection

Woman with White Stockings (La Femme aux bas blancs), 1861. Found in the Collection of The Barnes Foundation

Two Naked Girls with Black Stockings, 1910. Private Collection

Erotic Drawing. Artist: Grigoriev, Boris Dmitryevich (1886-1939)
Erotic Drawing. Private Collection

Detail of The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian (oil on canvas)
IND368824 Detail of The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian (oil on canvas) by Ferrari, Defendente (fl.1500-35); Museo Civico, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

Pair of garters, c. 1770-90 (silk & metal)
1547594 Pair of garters, c.1770-90 (silk & metal) by French School, (18th century); each 30.5x2.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Footnote, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
A Footnote, 1896. From The Savoy No. 2. A self portrait [of Aubrey Beardsley] in which the artist has fatefully bound himself to the god of Nature

Wedding Garters, c. 1936. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Wedding Garters, c. 1936

Suspenders, c. 1935. Creator: Ella Josephine Sterling
Suspenders, c. 1935

Lifting her petticoat. Creator: Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942)
Lifting her petticoat. Private Collection

"Mac Nab", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804315 " Mac Nab", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

"Mac Millan", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804314 " Mac Millan", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

"Macleod", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804313 " Macleod", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

"Mac Intoch", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804311 " Mac Intoch", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

"Macbain", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804300 " Macbain", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Macpherson", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804276 Macpherson", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho)
969319 Malvolio and the Countess (colour litho) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malvolio and the Countess)

Mide dancing garters (colour litho)
980442 Mide dancing garters (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mide dancing garters)

Comic postcard, Two women discuss romantic encounter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women chatting in underwear Date: 20th century

Costume worn by the actor Perrier in Le Misanthrope
CHT178312 Costume worn by the actor Perrier in Le Misanthrope by Moliere (1622-73) (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gentleman in long riding coat, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986528 Gentleman in long riding coat, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Gentleman Incroyable in long riding coat, 1798)

King Edward Round a Campfire with Welsh Scouts (b / w photo)
STC360973 King Edward Round a Campfire with Welsh Scouts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from George V and Edward VIII: A Royal Souvenir, by F. G)

Costume of a French bourgeois man, 16th century
Costume of a French bourgeois man, reign of King Henry IV, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

"Macdonald of Glenco", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub
3804303 " Macdonald of Glenco", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

"Mac Aulay", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804299 " Mac Aulay", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

"Clan Donchadh of Mar", of from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub
3804296 " Clan Donchadh of Mar", of from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56)

"Cumin", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804295 " Cumin", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

"Campbell of Argyll", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub
3804292 " Campbell of Argyll", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

"Ulric", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804289 " Ulric", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

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"Garters: A Timeless Fashion Accessory with a Rich History" Step back in time to the glamorous 1920s, where stockings and they were the epitome of elegance. In this vintage photo, a stylish woman showcases her impeccable taste by adorning her legs with delicate garters, adding an extra touch of allure to her ensemble. Traveling further north, we find ourselves amidst the Scottish Highlands. Macdonald of Glenco and Munro proudly display their clan heritage in these captivating lithographs from a historical publication dating back to 1845. These noble warriors exude strength and honor as they sport traditional kilts held up by sturdy garter-like bands. Switching gears to the late 19th century, we encounter "Une paire d'amis" or "A Pair of Friends. " This charming artwork by Adolphe Willette depicts two friends engaging in lively conversation while one playfully adjusts her garter strap. It serves as a reminder that even during casual moments, fashion details like they are add flair and personality. Moving forward in time but still embracing Scottish culture, Mac Donald of Keppagh and Macdonnel of Glengarry showcase their regal attire adorned with intricately designed tartan patterns held together by trusty garters. These images transport us into the heartland of Scotland's rich history and traditions. They have not only been associated with fashion but also found their way into various aspects of life. Take for instance this bathing beauty from yesteryears who confidently struts along the beach wearing nothing but her swimsuit accentuated by an elegant pair – proving that even at leisurely moments, style knows no bounds. In another snapshot from history, we catch a glimpse into Boy Scout Uniforms circa 1944. The badges meticulously displayed on young scouts' sleeves are secured firmly thanks to reliable elasticized arm bands acting as modern-day counterparts to garters.