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"Unveiling the Artistry: Exploring the Pelvis Cloth in 19th Century Collotype Prints" Step into a time machine and journey back to the late 19th century

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 505. Bricklaying, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 505. Bricklaying, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950353 Plate 505. Bricklaying, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.5x34.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 9. Walking, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 9. Walking, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950290 Plate 9. Walking, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.6x37 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 381. Mason, Laying a Brick, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 381. Mason, Laying a Brick, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950351 Plate 381. Mason, Laying a Brick, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20x37.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 380. Carpenter, Sawing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 380. Carpenter, Sawing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950350 Plate 380. Carpenter, Sawing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.4x32.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 361. Throwing a Spear, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 361. Throwing a Spear, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950339 Plate 361. Throwing a Spear, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.2x32.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 350. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 350. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950328 Plate 350. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.3x34.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 340. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 340. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950324 Plate 340. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x32.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 652. A, B, C, D, E, Horses Rearing, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 652. A, B, C, D, E, Horses Rearing, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950628 Plate 652. A, B, C, D, E, Horses Rearing, etc. 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.1x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 353. Support Arms and Arms Port, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 353. Support Arms and Arms Port, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950331 Plate 353. Support Arms and Arms Port, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.8x26.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 349. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 349. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950327 Plate 349. Fencing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x42.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 332. Boxing; Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 332. Boxing; Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950316 Plate 332. Boxing; Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x29.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 152. Jumping; Running Straight High Jump (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 152. Jumping; Running Straight High Jump (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950296 Plate 152. Jumping; Running Straight High Jump (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.9x46.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 61. Running at Full Speed (Imperfect Action, Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 61. Running at Full Speed (Imperfect Action, Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950295 Plate 61. Running at Full Speed (Imperfect Action, Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.2x44.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 59. Starting for a Run (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 59. Starting for a Run (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950293 Plate 59. Starting for a Run (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x35.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 31. Walking, Carrying 75-lb stone on Right Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 31. Walking, Carrying 75-lb stone on Right Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950292 Plate 31. Walking, Carrying 75-lb stone on Right Shoulder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24x30.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 522. A, 97 Jumping; B, 98 Handspring; C, 98 Somersault

Plate 522. A, 97 Jumping; B, 98 Handspring; C, 98 Somersault
3950109 Plate 522. A, 97 Jumping; B, 98 Handspring; C, 98 Somersault, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.2x29.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950352 Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.6x26.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 360. Throwing a Spear, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 360. Throwing a Spear, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950338 Plate 360. Throwing a Spear, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x31.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 334. Boxing; With Gloves (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 334. Boxing; With Gloves (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950318 Plate 334. Boxing; With Gloves (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 29.4x25.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 322. Man Lifting Dumbbells, 1887 (collotype on paper)

Plate 322. Man Lifting Dumbbells, 1887 (collotype on paper)
3949810 Plate 322. Man Lifting Dumbbells, 1887 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 365. Headspring, A Flying Pigeon Interfering, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 365. Headspring, A Flying Pigeon Interfering, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950340 Plate 365. Headspring, A Flying Pigeon Interfering, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 322. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 322. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950310 Plate 322. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17x43.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 320. Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 320. Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950308 Plate 320. Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.2x45.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 317. Heaving a 70-lb Rock, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 317. Heaving a 70-lb Rock, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950305 Plate 317. Heaving a 70-lb Rock, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.5x40.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 647. Jumping a Hurdle; Bareback; Rider, 105, Nude, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 647. Jumping a Hurdle; Bareback; Rider, 105, Nude, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950623 Plate 647. Jumping a Hurdle; Bareback; Rider, 105, Nude, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.1x45.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 507. Carpentering, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 507. Carpentering, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950355 Plate 507. Carpentering, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.1x30.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950348 Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 28.6x38.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 374. Blacksmiths, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 374. Blacksmiths, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950346 Plate 374. Blacksmiths, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.5x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 373. Acrobat, Press Up From Chair, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 373. Acrobat, Press Up From Chair, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950345 Plate 373. Acrobat, Press Up From Chair, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.1x38.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 372. Acrobat, Horizontal Press Up, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 372. Acrobat, Horizontal Press Up, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950344 Plate 372. Acrobat, Horizontal Press Up, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x34.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 354. Carry Arms, Parade Rest, and Trail Arms, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 354. Carry Arms, Parade Rest, and Trail Arms, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950332 Plate 354. Carry Arms, Parade Rest, and Trail Arms, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.8x30.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 341. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 341. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950325 Plate 341. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.3x36.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 336. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 336. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950320 Plate 336. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x32.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 324. Curling 50-lb. Dumb-Bell, Model, 3 / 4 length, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 324. Curling 50-lb. Dumb-Bell, Model, 3 / 4 length, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950312 Plate 324. Curling 50-lb. Dumb-Bell, Model, 3/4 length, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 15.9x45.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 323. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 323. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950311 Plate 323. Lifting and Letting Down Two 50-lb Dumb-Bells, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.8x43.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 506. Bricklaying, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 506. Bricklaying, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950354 Plate 506. Bricklaying, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x36.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 371. Acrobat, Vertical Press Up, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 371. Acrobat, Vertical Press Up, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950343 Plate 371. Acrobat, Vertical Press Up, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.6x41.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 368. Acrobat, Descending Stairs on Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 368. Acrobat, Descending Stairs on Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950342 Plate 368. Acrobat, Descending Stairs on Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20x38.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 366. Running, Hitch and Kick, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 366. Running, Hitch and Kick, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950341 Plate 366. Running, Hitch and Kick, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23x45.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 356. Kneeling, Firing and Rising, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 356. Kneeling, Firing and Rising, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950334 Plate 356. Kneeling, Firing and Rising, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x31.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 355. On Guard, Walking and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 355. On Guard, Walking and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950333 Plate 355. On Guard, Walking and Turning Around, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x35.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 352. Shoulder, Order, and Carry Arms, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 352. Shoulder, Order, and Carry Arms, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950330 Plate 352. Shoulder, Order, and Carry Arms, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.8x30.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 338. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 338. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950322 Plate 338. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x32.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 321. A, Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell; B, Posing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 321. A, Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell; B, Posing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950309 Plate 321. A, Lifting a 50 lb Dumb-Bell; B, Posing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.1x41.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 160. Jumping; Running Broad Jump (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 160. Jumping; Running Broad Jump (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950301 Plate 160. Jumping; Running Broad Jump (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.1x40.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 60. Running at a Half-Mile Gait (Shoes), 1872-1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 60. Running at a Half-Mile Gait (Shoes), 1872-1885 (collotype on paper)
3950294 Plate 60. Running at a Half-Mile Gait (Shoes), 1872-1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24x32.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 646. Jumping a Hurdle; Saddle; Rider, 105, Nude;, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 646. Jumping a Hurdle; Saddle; Rider, 105, Nude;, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950622 Plate 646.Jumping a Hurdle; Saddle; Rider, 105, Nude;, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.8x43.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Background imagePelvis Cloth Collection: Plate 523. A, Striking a Blow; B, Throwing Disk;, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 523. A, Striking a Blow; B, Throwing Disk;, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950359 Plate 523. A, Striking a Blow; B, Throwing Disk;, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 32.7x24.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover



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"Unveiling the Artistry: Exploring the Pelvis Cloth in 19th Century Collotype Prints" Step into a time machine and journey back to the late 19th century, where art and craftsmanship merged seamlessly. Amongst a collection of captivating collotype prints, one intriguing element stands out - the pelvis cloth. This enigmatic garment takes center stage, offering us a glimpse into various trades and activities that defined that era. In Plate 505's bricklaying scene, we witness skilled masons meticulously constructing structures while donning their trusty pelvis cloths. These simple yet essential garments provided protection and freedom of movement for these craftsmen as they laid each brick with precision. Moving on to Plate 9, we encounter individuals engaged in walking exercises adorned with their unique pelvis cloths. The intricate details captured by this technique showcase how even seemingly mundane activities were elevated through artistic interpretation. Plate 3 showcases another facet of everyday life - walking once again but with different nuances. Here, the pelvis cloth becomes an integral part of fashion as men and women strutted confidently along bustling streets or serene countryside paths. The versatility of the pelvis cloth extends beyond construction sites and leisurely walks; it also finds its place within combat sports depicted in Plates 340, 349, and 361. Boxers spar fiercely while relying on their agile movements facilitated by these lightweight garments. Fencers engage in duels showcasing both gracefulness and strength thanks to their flexible attire. Not limited to physical pursuits alone, Plate 380 introduces us to carpenters sawing away at timber while draped in their trusted pelvis cloths. This depiction highlights how practicality meets aesthetics effortlessly within this period's workwear. Even equestrian endeavors are not exempt from featuring this fascinating accessory. In Plate 652's horse rearing spectacle, riders skillfully manage their steeds' powerful movements without compromising comfort or style, thanks to the pelvis cloth's presence.