Bust Bodice Collection

A la Perséphone. Corsets de Paris, 1889. Creator: Anonymous
A la Persephone. Corsets de Paris, 1889. Private Collection

Marjolaine, 1896. Creator: Feure, Georges de
Marjolaine, 1896. Private Collection

Manufacture Royale de corsets, 1897. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Manufacture Royale de corsets, 1897. Private Collection

Do not look into it. Private Collection

Victorian corset, End 1890s. Artist: Anonymous
Victorian corset, End 1890s. Found in the collection of Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A La Dame Blanche. Fabrique de Lingerie, c. 1900. Private Collection

Do not enter, . Private Collection

Corsets. Boulevard de Strasbourg, 1912. Artist: Atget, Eugene (1857-1927)
Corsets. Boulevard de Strasbourg, 1912. Found in the collection of International Museum of Photography and Film, Rochester

Woman standing from the front, clasping her corset, ca. 1883. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Woman standing from the front, clasping her corset, ca. 1883. Private Collection

Young Woman Adjusting Her Corset, 1893. Artist: Carriere-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933)
Young Woman Adjusting Her Corset, 1893. Private Collection

Woman Adjusting Her Corset, 1896. Artist: Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901)
Woman Adjusting Her Corset, 1896. Private Collection

Venetian Courtesan, From: Diversarum nationum habitus... Artist: Bertelli, Pietro (active 1580-1616)
Venetian Courtesan, From: Diversarum nationum habitus.... Private Collection

Manufacture Royale, 1897. Artist: Privat-Livemont, Henri (1861?1936)
Manufacture Royale, 1897. From a private collection

Choristers, c. 1925. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Corset. Artist: Anonymous
Corset. Found in the collection of Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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"Bust Bodice: A Journey through the Evolution of Victorian Corsets" Step back in time to the end of the 1890s and explore the fascinating world of bust bodices. These intricate garments, also known as corsets, played a significant role in shaping women's fashion during the Victorian era. Anonymous artists captured their beauty and allure in exquisite pieces such as "Marjolaine" by Georges de Feure in 1896 and "Manufacture Royale de corsets" by Alfons Marie Mucha in 1897. These artworks showcase not only the skillful craftsmanship but also highlight how corsets were seen as symbols of femininity and sensuality. As we delve deeper into this captivating history, we stumble upon hidden gems like "A La Dame Blanche, " a lingerie factory from around 1900 that specialized in creating these alluring undergarments. The sign warns us not to enter, leaving our imagination to run wild with thoughts of what secrets lie within those walls. Eugene Atget's photograph titled "Corsets on Boulevard de Strasbourg" takes us straight into early 20th-century Paris, where fashionable ladies adorned themselves with these figure-enhancing contraptions, and is a glimpse into an era when women embraced their curves while maintaining elegance and poise. The artistic genius Edgar Degas immortalized a woman clasping her corset from the front circa 1883, capturing both vulnerability and strength simultaneously. Pierre Carriere-Belleuse continued this theme with his piece "Young Woman Adjusting Her Corset" from 1893, showcasing how these garments required meticulous adjustments for a perfect fit. Henri Toulouse-Lautrec's artwork titled "Woman Adjusting Her Corset" transports us to late-19th-century France once again. His depiction reveals intimate moments shared between women and their trusted confidantes - their corsets - highlighting its significance beyond just a fashion statement.