Padding Collection

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949
A blonde bombshell model wears a rather elaborate creation. Date: 1949

Fewer Falsies For Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio: July, 1949. X-ray testing for tuberculosis in six cities has revealed that the women of Cleveland use less synthetic torso curves than those of any of the other cities

Domestic Cat, Exotic Shorthair, kitten, padding

Protective clothing for cricketers
5308001 Protective clothing for cricketers.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting suggested protective clothing to help the All England cricket team against the latest fast bowling. Dated 19th century)

An Intha fisherman on Inle Lake, Burma / Myanmar
An Intha fisherman on Inle Lake, Burma/ Myanmar

An Intha fisherman on Inle Lake, Burma / Myanmar
An Intha fisherman on Inle Lake, Burma/ Myanmar

Traditional Intha fishermen on Inle Lake, Burma / Myanmar
Traditional Intha fishermen on Inle Lake, Burma/ Myanmar

Laceing [sic] a Dandy, January 26, 1819. January 26, 1819. Creator: Anon
Laceing [sic] a Dandy, January 26, 1819

Comic postcard, Protection for rollerskating Date: early 20th century

Tin and Lead (engraving)
5221752 Tin and Lead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tin and Lead. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

The process of upholstering a chair, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et
STC243949 The process of upholstering a chair, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Embroidered casket, c. 1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts)
449756 Embroidered casket, c.1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Charity beneath an arch, c. 1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin)
449744 Charity beneath an arch, c.1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

In addition to the nets stretched between the trunk and the trunk, there were metal nets arranged in every direction
2777594 In addition to the nets stretched between the trunk and the trunk, there were metal nets arranged in every direction (colour litho) by Beltrame

An upholsterers shop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243955 An upholsterers shop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Fashion plate for La Vie Parisienne depicting corsets, c
CHT221611 Fashion plate for La Vie Parisienne depicting corsets, c.1870 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Prince of Wales in the Terai, "Padding"a Tiger (engraving)
1105983 The Prince of Wales in the Terai, " Padding" a Tiger (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in the Terai)

Punch cartoon: New Cricketing Dresses, to Protect All England against the Present Swift Bowling (engraving)
6034689 Punch cartoon: New Cricketing Dresses, to Protect All England against the Present Swift Bowling (engraving) by English School

Cartoon by Phil May, from the 1890s (litho)
3621406 Cartoon by Phil May, from the 1890s (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon by Phil May)

Corn-Pad for Feet, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730661 Corn-Pad for Feet, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corn-Pad for Feet)

Punch cartoon: British Voter of the Future (engraving)
6034814 Punch cartoon: British Voter of the Future (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: British Voter of the Future)

Fencing Doublet, Western European, ca. 1580. Creator: Unknown
Fencing Doublet, Western European, ca. 1580

SMOOTH IRONING TIPS
A tip for those who iron clothes - padding your ironing board with old newspapers helps to keep the ironing cloth smooth. Date: 1940s

Coif, late 1500s. Creator: Unknown
Coif, late 1500s. Sumptuous interlacing scrolls bearing flora and fruit decorate this headdress set composed of a coif, or cap (1934.206), and forehead cloth (1934.231)

Forehead Cloth, late 1500s. Creator: Unknown
Forehead Cloth, late 1500s. Sumptuous interlacing scrolls bearing flora and fruit decorate this headdress set composed of a coif, or cap (1934.206), and forehead cloth (1934.231)

New Cricketing Dresses, To Protect All England Against The Present Swift Bowling, 1854. Satirical illustration showing cricketers wearing outlandish padded outfits to prevent injury from fast balls

King James I, 1614, (1910). The king (1566-1625) wears a thickly padded doublet and bombasted breeches. These appealed to him as being effective against the point of a dagger of rapier

Male costume, 15th century, (1910). Mens dress from the time of Edward IV (1461-1483). The style features broad shoulders and a narrow waist

The military pourpoint, 15th century, (1910). The pourpoint was a short jacket made by sewing or quilting two layers of fabric with padding between, used by soldiers under armour to prevent chafing

Cartoon depicting suggested protective clothing for cricketers

Forehead Cloth late 1500s England Elizabethan Period
Forehead Cloth, late 1500s. England, Elizabethan Period, late 16th century. Silk, gold and silver thread, sequins, padding, linen; embroidery; overall: 16.8 x 38.7 cm (6 5/8 x 15 1/4 in.)

Coif late 1500s England Elizabethan Period late 16th century
Coif, late 1500s. England, Elizabethan Period, late 16th century. Silk, gold and silver thread, sequins, padding, linen; embroidery; overall: 21 x 42.2 cm (8 1/4 x 16 5/8 in.)

Advert for J. Roussel lingerie 1939
Personally for you. A belt by J. Roussel gives you the feeling of slimness and freedom. The Roussel method of expert individul consideration given to each figure control problem

Advert for Maiden Form bra with uplift 1936
For lovely rounded uplift support. Inter-lude. To accomplish a lovely classic roundness of contour, Maiden Form creates Inter-lude brassieres which - by semi-circular stitching - give firm uplift

Protective padded neck roll for use in American Football

Sunset paddling
Three paddling boats in water at sunset, Port macquarie, NSW, Australia

Prince of Wales tiger shooting 1876
Prince of Wales, (later Edward VII) on a shooting expedition in the Terai, padding a tiger. Date: 1876

East Africans in Burma
EAST AFRICANS IN BURMA. Photograph of the interior of a Dakota showing some cases with 48-sets ready packed, with heavy padding at the bottom of the cases and the chutes attached, 1944-1945

Royal Costume 1566
Man: jewel-encrusted trunk hose with panes & bombast padding, doublet & cloak. Woman: tight bodice, large under-sleeves, deep fur cuffs, ornate petticoat. Date: 1566

Girls padding in the sea
Aren t we brave. Five girls in red bathing costumes going for a paddle in the sea. Date: C.1905

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1948
A blonde bombshell model wearing the Roussel suspender belt garment, with bullet padding bra. 1948

Planet Earth protected by an American football helmet, painted with stars and stripes

Explosive ordnance disposal technician investigates an IED
Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, March 6, 2012 - Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician investigates a simulated improvised explosive device during an emergency response training event

U. S. Naval Academy plebes compete in the pugil-stick event during Sea Trials
Annapolis, Maryland, May 17, 2011 - U.S. Naval Academy plebes compete in the pugil-stick event during Sea Trials, the capstone training exercise for Naval Academy freshmen

A U. S. Marine tries running in a bomb suit
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A U.S. Marine tries running in a German Army EOD blast suit

Soldiers dressed in bomb suits examine a suspicious package
August 19, 2011 - U.S. soldier (green bomb suit) and a Kyrgyz Republic soldier, X-ray a suspicious package during a bilateral information exchange scenario at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan

Soldier dressed in bomb suit inpecting a simulated improvised explosive device
May 18, 2016 - An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician inspects a simulated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during Exercise Tricrab at Naval Base Guam

Loyalist protesters attack police lines at the Albertbridge Road in Belfast, Northern
July 12, 2013 - Loyalist protesters attack police lines at the Albertbridge Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland. With the Orange Order demanding its right to walk traditional routes

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"Padding: The Art of Comfort and Style Throughout History" Step into the world of padding, where comfort meets style in unexpected ways. From vintage advertisements for J. Roussel underwear and lingerie to charming images of domestic cats finding solace on plush surfaces, it has always been a symbol of luxury and relaxation. In 1949, an advert for J. Roussel underwear showcased the importance of proper padding for ultimate comfort. Just like a kitten curling up on a soft cushion, these undergarments embraced your body with gentle support. But padding isn't limited to just clothing; it extends its influence across various aspects of life. In Cleveland during the mid-20th century, women discovered that fewer falsies were needed thanks to cleverly designed padded bras – revolutionizing their daily routines. Traveling all the way to Burma (now Myanmar), we witness traditional Intha fishermen gracefully gliding through Inle Lake using unique floating gardens as their padded platforms. Their ingenious use of natural materials showcases how they are be both functional and artistic. Even centuries ago, people recognized the value in different contexts. A comic postcard from the early 20th century humorously highlights how protection was sought even while rollerskating - demonstrating that safety is never out-of-style. The artistry involved in creating padded objects is truly remarkable too. An embroidered casket from around 1660 exemplifies intricate craftsmanship by combining silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts – transforming an ordinary object into something extraordinary. From upholstering chairs according to meticulous techniques described in encyclopedias dating back to 1819 to engraving tin and lead for added embellishment - every detail counts when it comes to achieving perfect padding. Whether you're lounging comfortably on a well-padded chair or indulging in luxurious lingerie adorned with delicate lace trimmings – one thing remains constant: Padding enhances our lives, providing us with a sense of comfort and elegance that transcends time.