Cummerbund Collection

The Viceroys Orderly (Ruftadur Valayar Shah), 1915 (oil on canvas)
3744312 The Viceroys Orderly (Ruftadur Valayar Shah), 1915 (oil on canvas) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 198.1x99.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Colombo to Suez via Bombay (engraving)
1061553 Colombo to Suez via Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombo to Suez via Bombay)

Turkish Soldier, from Costumes of the Various Nations, Volume VII
STC172372 Turkish Soldier, from Costumes of the Various Nations, Volume VII, The Military Costume of Turkey, by Thomas MacLean, published c.1800-18 (hand coloured aquatint) by English School

Cartoon by Phil May, from the 1890s (litho)
3621408 Cartoon by Phil May, from the 1890s (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon by Phil May)

Saphir, from Costumes of the Various Nations, Volume VII
STC172369 Saphir, from Costumes of the Various Nations, Volume VII, The Military Costume of Turkey, by Thomas MacLean, published c.1800-18 (hand coloured aquatint) by English School

A young Gladys Cooper (photo)
6030235 A young Gladys Cooper (photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young Gladys Cooper)

Annie Oakley and her sister (b / w photo)
STC306730 Annie Oakley and her sister (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Annie Oakley (1860-1926), left; ); The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Rod Stewart performing on stage at the Edenhall just outside Amsterdam city centre. 22nd November 1976

Rod Stewart performing on stage at the Edenhall just outside Amsterdam city centre. 22nd November 1976

Young Man in the Costume of a Majo, 1863 (oil on canvas)
3468935 Young Man in the Costume of a Majo, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 188x124.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Female wearing black suit November 1986 Model wearing white shirt, bow tie and black suit

Romania - Dancer in National Costume Date: circa 1910s

Advertisement, Hotel Previtali, London, showing a man in eccentric costume blowing a fanfare trumpet. The Italian-run hotel was in Arundel Street, near Piccadilly Circus. Date: circa 1880

Evening Dress 1919
La Robe Dindon: barrel-line evening gown with narrow shoulder straps with a long train descending from them - the whole ornamented with plumes as is the high headdress. Date: 1919

Polly Peck wool dress modelled by Jean Shrimpton 1961
Pale oatmeal wool dress with an inserted cummerbund of ocelot-printed kid, shortened bolero and long tight sleeves. The slim skirt widens to a fluted hemline

Tatler front cover, 1963 - Paris Collections
Front cover of The Tatler celebrating the new Paris fashion collections for the new season. The model who reclines on the cover wears an outfit by Nina Ricci comprising a tangerine Lesur mohair coat

Romanian Boy in traditional costume Date: circa1900

Visit Cuba Postcard by Conrado Massaguer. ca. 1941, Visit Cuba Postcard by Conrado Massaguer

Italian Costumes
A man and woman, possibly mother and son, dressed in traditional costumes at Piedmont, Italy. Note the knife in his cummerbund and pom-poms on her boots. Date: 1930s

Spanish Man 18C Bullfigh
A young Spanish man dressed in bullfigher costume: a short jacket, red cummerbund, breeches, and black slippers

BLOUSES 1915
Selection of blouses in floral, striped & plain fabrics with lace over-bodice, wide shawl collars, wired stand collars, epaulettes & various cuff styles

3 DRESSES OF 1914
Skirts narrow at the ankle, tunic dress with cummerbund, double skirt with button detail & lace sac blouse. Hats: cocked or brimless hats with horizontal trim

FUR MUFF 1913
Tango dress with V -neck, broad green cummerbund / sash, green toque & black aigrette & a large fur muff with ruffle lining drawn in at the centre with a band of roses

Feminine Shorts 1930S
How to wear shorts & still retain ones femininity: printed linen culottes with cummerbund & bolero worn with wedge heeled strappy sandals over ankle socks

Tunic Dress 1912
Column-like Directoire or Empire line revival: corsage of translucent fabric with a deep V back, broad cummerbund & a narrow trained skirt with gathered tunic

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"The Cummerbund: A Timeless Fashion Statement Across Cultures and Eras" From the elegant oil paintings of the Viceroys Orderly in 1915 to the vibrant engravings depicting Colombo to Suez via Bombay, the cummerbund has adorned men's attire with its distinctive charm. This waist sash, originating from Persia and embraced by various nations, transcends time and borders. Intriguingly captured in Turkish Soldier illustrations from Costumes of the Various Nations, Volume VII, we witness how this accessory effortlessly adds flair to traditional uniforms. Even cartoonist Phil May recognized its significance in his litho artwork from the 1890s, showcasing how a they are inject humor into fashion. Not limited to men alone, women like Saphir donned this versatile garment as seen in Costumes of the Various Nations. The young Gladys Cooper radiates poise while wearing it gracefully in her timeless photograph. Annie Oakley and her sister also sported this fashionable piece in their black-and-white portrait—a testament to its universal appeal. Artistic masterpieces such as The Orphan of the Temple further immortalize this accessory on canvas. Its presence beside James Silk Buckingham's distinguished figure highlights how even prominent individuals were captivated by its allure. The cummerbund extends beyond art; it found a place within advertisements too. An enticing promotion for Hotel Previtali London entices potential guests with an image featuring a gentleman elegantly clad in evening dress complete with a cummerbund—an embodiment of sophistication. Whether showcased through historical photographs or depicted within artistic creations like Young Man in Costume of a Majo (1863), one thing remains clear—the cummerbund is more than just an accessory; it represents elegance and refinement throughout history.