Corselet Collection

An officer of pikemen in corselet holding a wide-brimmed hat and sword, 1616. From Bingham's Tactics
FLO4678282 An officer of pikemen in corselet holding a wide-brimmed hat and sword, 1616. From Bingham's Tactics. Handcoloured lithograph by Maddocks after an illustration by S.R

Group of soldiers, 1554. Pikeman in corselet, gorget and steelhat; archer in brigandines, quilted breastplate
FLO4678231 Group of soldiers, 1554. Pikeman in corselet, gorget and steelhat; archer in brigandines, quilted breastplate, steel skull-cap

Bridal dress from Fenwick's
A bridal dress from Fenwick's, New Bond Street, in fancy satin damask with simulated paysanne corselet. Date: circa 1939

The Worth Bodice (oil on canvas)
3744297 The Worth Bodice (oil on canvas) by Greaves, Leonard (1918-1949); 65x51 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

The Ladies Page, Dress (litho)
1605288 The Ladies Page, Dress (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ladies Page, Dress. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 April 1896)

Triumph of Caesar: Soldiers carrying Trophies, ca. 1490. Creator: Unknown
Triumph of Caesar: Soldiers carrying Trophies, ca. 1490

Triumph of Caesar: The Corselet Bearers, ca. 1490. Creator: Unknown
Triumph of Caesar: The Corselet Bearers, ca. 1490

Marcus Aurelius (121-180 d. C). Headless statue. Olympia. Gre
Marcus Aurelius (121-180 d.C). Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Antonine Dynasty (161-192). Headless statue, probably of the emperor Marcus Aurelius. Erected in the eastern naiscos nymphaeum

Costume of 1890S
Beige & green: cape collar, gigot sleeves, belt, gored skirt, inverted triangular panels at hem. Purple & grey: corselet bodice, skirt with side split, embroidery & bows Date: 1890s

William of Gellone, Count of Toulouse, died 812.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Raymond Pons, Count of Toulouse, died 950.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834

Costume of Madame de Chateau-Regnault, merveilleuse.. Costume of Madame de Chateau-Regnault, merveilleuse in Revolutionary fashion

A fashionable tailor suit, 1914
A fashionable tailor suit of pavement-grey whipcord. The skirt is pleated on a high corselet belt, thereby hanging in graceful folds, The coat is long-waisted, the basque full

The Triumph of Caesar, Plate 6, engraved by Robert van Audenaerde, 1692 (engraving)
XJF472267 The Triumph of Caesar, Plate 6, engraved by Robert van Audenaerde, 1692 (engraving) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gurm Gamle (Gormo) king of Denmark from 840, wearing leather corselet over a tunic, a hat/crown of many folds and holding sceptre/hammer of northern kings in form of Tau cross

Fashions by Michael and Digby Morton, 1954
Two designer outfits for 1954. On the left, a tan dress and bolero lined with coral. On the right, a black Spanish style alpaca coat and dress from Digby Morton, the coat having a wide turn back

Striped Dress 1866
Women: vertical stripes, basque-habit, front buttoning gored skirt; low cut dress with Swiss body, skirt with ruched trim & rosettes. Boy: jacket with strap like trim

Yellow / Black Dress 1868
Pink corselet & tunic over a white dress. Blue open dress fastened with bows & sleeves open from the shoulder. Yellow dress: square bodice, open sided tunic & trained skirt

Fashions for July 1864
Girl: white dress, magenta Swiss corselet with petal-like basques. Black trimmed purple dress with long pointed scallop edged basques. Fawn coloured mantle with tassels

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The corselet, a timeless piece of fashion, has graced the pages of history and continues to captivate us with its allure. From bridal dresses at Fenwick's to ancient statues in Olympia, this garment has left an indelible mark. Dating back to Marcus Aurelius' era in 121-180 AD, we find ourselves mesmerized by a headless statue donning a corselet. Its intricate design and regal presence speak volumes about the importance placed on fashion even during ancient times. Moving forward through time, we encounter "The Worth Bodice, " immortalized on canvas. This oil painting captures the essence of elegance as it showcases the exquisite craftsmanship that went into creating such a masterpiece. In lithographic prints from The Ladies Page Dress collection, we witness women adorned in corselets that accentuate their curves and enhance their beauty. These lithos serve as reminders of how this garment played a pivotal role in shaping feminine silhouettes throughout history. As we delve deeper into historical events like Caesar's triumphs, we stumble upon depictions of soldiers carrying trophies while wearing corselets. Their strength and power are magnified by these garments which not only protected them but also symbolized their status within society. Fast-forwarding to the 1890s brings us face-to-face with Madame de Chateau-Regnault's costume - truly merveilleuse. This ensemble showcases her impeccable taste and highlights how the corselet was embraced by fashionable women during this period. Even notable figures like William of Gellone and Raymond Pons were known for sporting corselets as they ruled over Toulouse centuries ago. Their armor-like attire exemplifies both style and functionality - a perfect blend for those who lead with authority. Stepping into more modern times, we discover a fashionable tailor suit from 1914 that incorporates elements reminiscent of the classic corselet design. It serves as evidence that this garment has stood the test of time and continues to inspire contemporary fashion.