Bodices Collection

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1041207 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Portrait of a Court Lady, 1560-70 (oil on canvas)
2970618 Portrait of a Court Lady, 1560-70 (oil on canvas) by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77); 95.8x77 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Natural coloured cotton stays, stiffened with whalebone, 1780s (cotton & whalebone)
3100421 Natural coloured cotton stays, stiffened with whalebone, 1780s (cotton & whalebone) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info)

Morning and Evening Bodices and Jackets (engraving)
2812527 Morning and Evening Bodices and Jackets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morning and Evening Bodices and Jackets)

White cutwork embroidered cotton gown with spencer-style bodice, 1815 (cotton)
3100423 White cutwork embroidered cotton gown with spencer-style bodice, 1815 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info)

Carnival, 1895 (colour litho)
1072225 Carnival, 1895 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 38.1x27.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Beatrice and Patrick Haggerty Acquisition Fund

Racial Types France
Strasbourg costumes including a bride: skirts with gathered yokes, bodices pointed borders, ornate stomachers, large lace hat or close- fitting cap or toque. Date: 1670 - 1690

Ball Dresses 1899
Gowns with square Victorian bodices, shoulder straps & transparent epaulettes. Pink: draped corsage. Green: corsage of horizontal rows of lace, panels of lace on the skirt. Date: 1899

Evening Dress ?1882
Low cut with pointed bodices, decorative plastrons, epaulettes & trained skirts. Black: checkerboard fabric, jet & diamante trim. White: pearls & artificial flowers. Date: ? 1882

Brown or Blue Dress 1882
Front buttoning cuirasse bodices with 3/4 length sleeves & tie-back skirts with bustles. The brown dress has an apron front & checkerboard border, the blue has a peplum Date: 1882

Modern Oddities P Pry Esq Plate 1st Sleeves Curiously Cut
Artokoloro

A Hint to the Ladies to take care of their Heads, published by Sayer & Bennett (1774-1786)
XJF869677 A Hint to the Ladies to take care of their Heads, published by Sayer & Bennett (1774-1786), 1776 (mezzotint) by Grimm, Samuel Hieronymous (1733-94) (after); Private Collection; Swiss

Fashion for the evening 1895
Three women wearing enormous leg-of-mutton sleeved blouse with bulging bodice, gored skirt and tiny waist. Date: 1895

Long Trained Skirts 1875
Dresses: cascading trains & jacket bodices (with revers & ruched sleeves or high collar, pointed basque & back-lacing like a corset) & over-skirts in plaid or floral prints

Women on Balcony 1878
Jacket bodices with plastrons, tie-back skirts & trains. One with an over-skirt fastening across the front with buttoned straps over an under-skirt of flounces

WOMEN & GIRL 1876
Girl: short grey dress trimmed with red ribbons down the front. Women: jacket bodices, one with pointed basques at the back, tie-back skirts & long mermaid-tail trains

Fashions / Toudouze 1875
Jacket bodices with stand-up collars in grey & black - front buttoning & with pocket flaps or sleeveless in brown with a pink plaid under-dress & elaborate trained skirt

Polonaise Dresses 1868
Polonaise dresses: double skirts, chemisettes & low bodices & over-skirts caught up with bows. The girls dress has a sack back & the over- skirt opens at the front

Family Photo 1897
Womans dress: gored skirt, tight sleeve with puffed over- sleeve. Girls: yoked dresses with gathered bodices, tight sleeves with full gathered uppers, belts & laced boots

Costume / 2 Girls 1860S
Two girls in identical dresses with short full skirts, a row of pleated braid on the hem & sleeves & loose bodices with high round necks. Hair: hair net & chignon, ringlets

Boy & Girl / Frocks 1860S
Brother & sister wear frocks that are cut low off the shoulder, lace petticoats & trousers. Frocks have simulated stomacher bodices, buttons & applied ribbon trim

Ladies Sewing / 1850S
Open bodices with or without revers worn with chemisettes (with buttoned front, broderie Anglaise, volans), pagoda sleeves, various styles of engageantes & lace caps

C17th Noblewomen
French noblewomen: lace falling collar & collars that mark the transition between that & the ruff; padded sleeves, double-skirts tabbed bodices

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"Bodices: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world of fashion history with a captivating collection of bodices. From the regal portraits of Anne of Denmark and Elizabeth, Lady Trelawny to the intricate engravings showcasing various styles, these garments have left an indelible mark on our sartorial heritage. Intriguingly captured in oil on canvas, Anne of Denmark's bodice from c. 1605-10 exudes elegance and refinement. The delicate brushstrokes highlight its ornate details, reflecting the opulence of the era. Similarly, Elizabeth, Lady Trelawny's portrait showcases a stunning example from c. 1580/90 that epitomizes timeless beauty. Turning to printed media, a page of advertisements featuring bodices in an engraving transports us to an era where these garments were sought-after commodities. It serves as a testament to their popularity among women across different social strata. The 1560-70 oil-on-canvas portrait unveils a court lady adorned in her exquisite bodice - a symbol of status and femininity during that period. Its form-fitting silhouette accentuates her figure while embodying gracefulness. As we progress through time, we encounter natural-colored cotton stays stiffened with whalebone from the 1780s – exemplifying how materials evolved alongside changing fashion trends. These stays provided both structure and comfort for women seeking style without sacrificing practicality. Engravings depicting morning and evening bodices and jackets offer glimpses into Victorian fashion sensibilities – showcasing how versatility was key when it came to dressing for different occasions throughout the day. A white cutwork embroidered cotton gown with spencer-style bodice from 1815 demonstrates how innovation merged with tradition as new designs emerged within existing frameworks. This gown combines delicacy with functionality seamlessly. Fast forward to Carnival in 1895; vibrant colors burst forth in lithographic brilliance, showcasing the vivacity during festive occasions.