Stays Collection

Santos-Dumont Biplane 2
The clumsy Santos-Dumont 14- bis biplane, though it never stays in the air for more than 21 seconds, is officially the first aircraft to fly in Europe... at Bagatelle, Paris Date: November 1906

Crusades / Richard 1
THIRD CRUSADE Richard I, after taking Cyprus en route, lands at Acre, after which he stays in Palestine for 16 months

The Triumphal entrance of a Peck loaf into Grandchester, c1787. Creator: Unknown
The Triumphal entrance of a Peck loaf into Grandchester, c1787. Mr. Peck, his Man, Pony, and Dog. Mr. Peck, and his servant (clinging onto Pecks coat), returning to Grantchester from a shopping trip

Santos-Dumont Biplane
The ungainly Santos-Dumont 14- bis biplane, though it never stays in the air for more than 21 seconds, is officially the first aircraft to fly in Europe... at Bagatelle, Paris Date: 1906

A brave telephone operator in Etain, France, at her post despite heavy bombardment from the Germans (litho)
3252916 A brave telephone operator in Etain, France, at her post despite heavy bombardment from the Germans (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: A brave telephone operator in Etain, France)

Young Girls Underwear
A girl wears lace & ribbon edged cotton drawers, a chemise, a wadded bodice to keep her chest warm, socks & shoes with a bar across the instep

Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Man in tight stays 1788
Tight lacing 1788. A painfully fashionable young man wearing corsets to achieve a fashionable figure, bowing, perhaps in a dance. "These tight stays will be death of me, " he says

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Corset (view C), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073113 Corset (view C), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view A), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073111 Corset (view A), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view K), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073107 Corset (view K), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view D), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073122 Corset (view D), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view L), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073108 Corset (view L), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621565 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view G), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073125 Corset (view G), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view F), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073124 Corset (view F), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view J), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073106 Corset (view J), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset & stays, 1870-1900 (white glazed twilled cotton)
5953959 Corset & stays, 1870-1900 (white glazed twilled cotton) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x57.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Stays for young girl)

Corset (view E), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073123 Corset (view E), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view H), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073105 Corset (view H), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view M), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073109 Corset (view M), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621569 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621566 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621568 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view N), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073110 Corset (view N), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
3714750 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621567 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon)
2621570 Corset, Stays and Stomacher, 1620-40 (satin, linen & silk ribbon) by English School, (17th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset (view B), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin)
3073112 Corset (view B), 1840-50 (cotton, metal, leather & satin) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); height: 39 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

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Young male lion stays alert while stalking Date: 21/12/2011

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

Comic postcard, Pretty woman in her bedroom - tying her stays Date: 20th century

Grace Darling, by A C Swinburne (litho)
1604386 Grace Darling, by A C Swinburne (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grace Darling, by A C Swinburne)

Advert, Vincent Woods ladies wear
Advert for Vincent Woods ladies wear, including a Cycling Corset, Corset Belt and Obstetric Binder. 1897

Trade card, George Langridge & Company (engraving)
732114 Trade card, George Langridge & Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, George Langridge & Company, stay manufacturers)

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

Sketches on Horseback (chromolitho)
1044740 Sketches on Horseback (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on Horseback)

The Leviathan (engraving)
2771566 The Leviathan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Leviathan. Illustration for The Illustrated Times)

The Dandy Dressing or At Home, The Dandy Dressed Abroad, pub. c
3526872 The Dandy Dressing or At Home, The Dandy Dressed Abroad, pub.c.1820 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Page from metalwork catalogue: Window casement stays (litho)
6005853 Page from metalwork catalogue: Window casement stays (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Window casement stays)

George Langridge & Company, stay manufacturers, trade card (engraving)
731540 George Langridge & Company, stay manufacturers, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Langridge & Company, stay manufacturers)

Fashion Before Ease, or A Good Constitution Sacrificed for a Fantastic Form, pub
2655351 Fashion Before Ease, or A Good Constitution Sacrificed for a Fantastic Form, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving) by Woodward

The Devil to Pay: The Wife Metamorphos d, or Neptune Reposing after Fording
NCO190129 The Devil to Pay: The Wife Metamorphos d, or Neptune Reposing after Fording the Jordan, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Britannia in Stays (engraving)
671443 Britannia in Stays (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Britannia in Stays)

"A Little Tighter", pub. by S. W. Fores, 1791 (coloured etching) (pair of 125714
NP125715 " A Little Tighter", pub. by S.W. Fores, 1791 (coloured etching) (pair of 125714) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 31.8x24.8 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Stays, American, ca. 1835. Creator: Unknown
Stays, American, ca. 1835

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"From the Crusades to Santos-Dumont: The Evolution of Stays" Stays, a garment that has stood the test of time, holds a fascinating history. Dating back to the era of Richard I and the Crusades, they were worn by knights as they embarked on their noble quests. These sturdy garments provided support and protection during battle, ensuring warriors could face any challenge with confidence. Fast forward to c1787 when a triumphal entrance was made in Grandchester by none other than a Peck loaf. This unusual event captured the imagination of many, including an unknown creator who immortalized it in art. And amidst this spectacle, one cannot help but wonder if even loaves had their own version for preservation. In 1788, another kind of tight stay emerged - not for bread or knights but for men themselves. A man sporting these snug-fitting stays showcased how fashion trends can transcend gender boundaries throughout history. But it wasn't just humans donning stays; even aircraft got in on the action. The Santos-Dumont Biplane took flight with its own set of supportive structures keeping it soaring through the skies. Innovation knows no bounds when it comes to incorporating stays into unexpected realms. Shifting gears from planes to undergarments, young girls' underwear became an essential part of their wardrobe over time. Delicate yet functional corsets ensured proper posture and modesty while embracing femininity during this period. The mid-19th century witnessed stunning corsetry craftsmanship with various views showcasing cotton, metal boning, leather accents, and satin finishes. These intricate pieces accentuated women's figures while maintaining societal standards. Traveling further back in time brings us to 1620-40 when satin-stitched linen and silk ribbon adorned corsets stole hearts across Europe. Complete with accompanying stomachers (decorative front panels), these ensembles epitomized elegance and refinement among ladies from all walks of life.