Waist Collection (page 3)

I saw such a lovely hat today, Dear (colour litho)
3641840 I saw such a lovely hat today, Dear (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: I saw such a lovely hat today, Dear)

Don t worry, smile! (colour litho)
3641673 Don t worry, smile! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don t worry, smile! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl rower (colour litho)
3641543 Girl rower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl rower. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: Ellam.); © Look and Learn

Advertisement for the Schilling Corset Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA (colour litho)
6030736 Advertisement for the Schilling Corset Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter Robinsons World-Renowned Corset Sylphide (coloured engraving)
729314 Peter Robinsons World-Renowned Corset Sylphide (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Robinsons World-Renowned Corset Sylphide)

Bars to Wedlock (engraving)
2776998 Bars to Wedlock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bars to Wedlock. Illustration for Punch, 8 September 1877.); Look and Learn / George Collection

Girl holding tennis racquet (colour photo)
2804536 Girl holding tennis racquet (colour photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl holding tennis racquet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Maude Millet, a Reminiscence of Liberty Hall Date: 1890s

Woman Wearing Corset, 1899 (silver print)
1126432 Woman Wearing Corset, 1899 (silver print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph of an American woman wearing a corset, 1899)

Music cover, Tenderly, Joan Crawford
Music cover, Tenderly (from the MGM film Torch Song), Joan Crawford. Lyrics by Jack Lawrence, music by Walter Gross. 1947

Woman in a green dress. 1926

Layout illustrations for an article on womens underwear
CHT171316 Layout illustrations for an article on womens underwear, from La Vie Parisienne, c.1870 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Study of a Faun Woman Dancing for Oedipus Rex, c. 1900 (pastel on buff paper)
1196024 Study of a Faun Woman Dancing for Oedipus Rex, c. 1900 (pastel on buff paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 52.6x39.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

C / B Corsets (colour litho)
6032763 C/B Corsets (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: C/B Corsets. Advertising material, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Woman in a park with her bicycle. circa 1900

Marian Hood, Victorian actress. late 19th century

"A Little Bigger", pub. by S. W. Fores, 1791 (coloured etching) (pair of 125715)
NP125714 " A Little Bigger", pub. by S.W. Fores, 1791 (coloured etching) (pair of 125715) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 31.8x24.8 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Then Sir Percivales sister hung the sheathed sword upon the girdle
908674 Then Sir Percivales sister hung the sheathed sword upon the girdle, and girded it about Galahads waist by Margetson

Layout illustrations for an article on womens underwear
CHT171317 Layout illustrations for an article on womens underwear, from La Vie Parisienne, c.1870 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Advert, Whites Patent Corset Attachment
Advert for Whites Patent Corset Attachment, Mrs A White, Victoria Street, London SW. 1897

Advert, Trellis Corset Shield
Advert for The Trellis Corset Shield, available from Kirby, Beard & Co Ltd. 1897

Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets
Advert fors L Prima Donna Corsets, available at a range of department stores. 1897

Advert, Joseph Marcus, Ladies Tailor
Advert for Joseph Marcus, New Bond Street, London, Ladies Tailor and Habit Maker. 1897

Advert, Janet Walker, Womens Fashions
Advert for Janet Walker, Regent Street, London, Womens Fashions, Spring Costume, Walker Knickerbockers. 1897

1911 Census - John Bull being measured
Front cover of The Sphere, of John Bull being measured to see if his waist has grown from the decade before. Date: April 1911

Tempus Fugit (coloured engraving)
3641891 Tempus Fugit (coloured engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tempus Fugit)

Fat couple visiting an estate agent (colour litho)
3641724 Fat couple visiting an estate agent (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat couple visiting an estate agent)

Victorian Fashion Plate of Three Women in Dresses with Very Small Waists
2622172 Victorian Fashion Plate of Three Women in Dresses with Very Small Waists, 1904 (chromolithograph) by American School

Music cover, Ariel Waltz, melodies by W Meyer Lutz
Music cover, Ariel Waltz, on melodies by W Meyer Lutz, arranged by Charles Coote. late 19th century

Advert, The Specialite Corset
Advert for The Specialite Corset - a dream of comfort. 1901

To Be, Or Not To Be? (chromolitho)
2803132 To Be, Or Not To Be? (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Be, Or Not To Be)

Paris fashion, visiting toilette, black plush with silk band
Paris fashion, visiting toilette, black plush with bands of silk, waist buckle and buttons of old silver. 1901

Georgian lady playing a keyboard instrument with Windsor Castle in the distance. 1821

Costume - German Lady. 19th century

Four women in French and German costume. Date: 1808-1809

A Devotee of The Doctrine
A Devotee of " The Doctrine." - A satirical cartoon from Punch Magazine. A Mexican man wearing a small sombrero and two bandoliers across his chest and waist

Postcard, young woman with vase of tulips
Postcard, young woman sitting in a window with a vase of tulips. early 20th century

Woman with a large red nose on a comic greetings card with verse. Date: circa 1880s

Woman in an oversized hat on a comic greetings card with verse. Date: circa 1870s

Cover design, The Art Journal magazine. 1897

The Oliver Magazine Accoutrements for Infantry Soldiers (engraving)
1590026 The Oliver Magazine Accoutrements for Infantry Soldiers (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oliver Magazine Accoutrements for Infantry Soldiers)

Victorian Scrap, woman in a large hat. circa 1890s

Catherine Gray, Lady Manners, Anglo-Irish poet
Catherine Gray, Lady Manners (1766?-1852), Anglo-Irish aristocrat and poet, wife of Sir William Manners, later Lady Huntingtower. early 19th century

Miss Carew as Clarissa in Lionel and Clarissa
Miss Carew as Clarissa in The School for Fathers, or Lionel and Clarissa, by Isaac Bickerstaffe. 1825

Fashionable dresses for women 1911
Selection of attractive womens dresses with embroidered lace. Date: 1911

The Grey Man of Auchendrayne (engraving)
1042226 The Grey Man of Auchendrayne (engraving) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grey Man of Auchendrayne)

Music cover, She Wore a Wreath of Roses. circa 1850

Princess Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (1770-1840), seventh child and third daughter of King George III. 1806

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The waist, a timeless symbol of femininity and style, has evolved throughout history. From the gritty coal mines of South Wales to the glamorous flapper era, it has left its mark on fashion and society. In the depths of the coalface, miners toiled away with their waists cinched tightly in corsets. The year was 1927 when even a hardworking flapper couldn't resist adding a touch of glamour by adorning her bonnet with an exquisite waist-enhancing accessory. Fast forward to 1954, where two types of dresses showcased contrasting waistlines. One boasted a nipped-in waist that accentuated curves while another embraced a looser silhouette for comfort and freedom. Christian Dior himself sketched these designs as he revolutionized fashion post-World War II. Even during simpler times like 1907, women found ways to incorporate elegance into every aspect of life - including golfing. A stylish woman effortlessly swung her club while maintaining her impeccable posture and tiny waistline. Advertisements played their part too; Thomsons glove-fitting corset promised not only support but also an enviable hourglass figure. Women eagerly sought this undergarment's magical ability to sculpt their waists into perfection. However, not all depictions were so serious - WW1 brought about satirical cartoons such as "The Dropped Pilot. " Amongst the chaos, one thing remained constant: exaggerated feminine curves emphasized by impossibly small waists became fodder for entertainment. As time went on and societal norms shifted once again in 1948, David Wright captured a woman in an elegant black evening dress. Her slender waist gracefully complemented her attire as she exuded confidence and sophistication. Royalty too fell under the spell of this coveted feature; Queen Mary herself (then Princess of Wales) proudly displayed her regal poise alongside her impeccably defined waistline. Finally, Britannia graced magazine covers in April 1954, embodying the epitome of grace and strength.