Laced Collection

Steve Bloomer, English footballer and manager
Steve Bloomer (1874-1938), English footballer and manager. He played for Derby County, Middlesbrough and England during the 1890s and 1900s, and was famous for his prolific scoring of goals

Toulouse geese with dewlap, cock and hen. Oie de Toulouse a bavette, Anser anser domesticus. Bred by James Watts, winners of five first prizes

A Variety of ladies boots 1926
Ladies 1920s boots in willow calf, felt lace, riding, quilted, buttoned, lace-up and rubber. Date: circa 1926

Advert for Raoul Shoe Company 1912
French footwear, womens shoes for all occasions, street, town, seaside, tennis, walking, evening and court. 1912

Shoe, 1935/1942. Creator: Virginia Berge
Shoe, 1935/1942

Annotated illustration warning about the dangers of tight laced corsets on the female body. Date: 1906

Fashionable woman with parasol, era of Marie Antoinette. Copperplate etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot from Costumes et coiffures du XVIIIe siecle, Costumes and hairstyles of the 18th century

A Variety of womens shoes 1926
Ladies 1920s footwear, including slippers, tennis and dress shoes. Date: circa 1926

Queen Bess, American, 1876. Creator: Worcester Skirt Company
Queen Bess, American, 1876

Cecilie Lonborg, who married ship's quartermaster Theodor Emil Ludvigsen in 1830, (1829)

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 (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 (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 (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 (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

Womans Shoe, c. 1937. Creator: Sylvia DeZon
Womans Shoe, c. 1937

Young girl of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a small toque
FLO4657949 Young girl of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a small toque and her long hair is plaited with ribbons

Anne Genevieve de Bourbon, Duchess of Longueville, 1619-1679. Her hair is tied in a bun with two locks tied in ribbons
FLO4657500 Anne Genevieve de Bourbon, Duchess of Longueville, 1619-1679. Her hair is tied in a bun with two locks tied in ribbons, blue satin dress with lace collar and sleeves

Ladys Shoe, c. 1936. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Ladys Shoe, c. 1936

Childs Cape, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Childs Cape, 1935/1942

Gold-laced bantam and silver-laced bantam cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by Matthew Leno and winner of first prizes at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1871

Woman in tweed coat, check skirt and high laced booties. Golf bag and weekend bag behind her. Petit loden tailleur en laine d Ecosse, grosses bottines lacees

Woman in panier dress in coffee-coloured satin with pet dog. Robe a panier en satin cafe. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Xavier Gose from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

The difficult choice
Fashionable woman choosing a new outfit in a salon. The difficult choice. Le choix difficile. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Fashionable woman or merveilleuse, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986564 Fashionable woman or merveilleuse, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman or merveilleuse, 1800)

Fashionable woman with fan in huge hairstyle and hat, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986537 Fashionable woman with fan in huge hairstyle and hat, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info)

Young woman of Bujaruelo, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century
Young woman of Bujaruelo, Aragon, Spanish Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a white kerchief tied over her long hair braided with ribbon, a red fichu, laced corset, petticoat and pleated apron

Servant woman of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears an embroidered cap, laced bodice, fichu, and pleated petticoats, and carries a bucket of water

Servant girl of Coburg, Franconia, Germany, 19th century. She wears her hair is tied up in a bun, laced bodice, short sleeves, and full pleated petticoats

Young girl of the Canton of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a silk tricolor cap, fichu, laced bodice, embroidered bib, apron, and petticoats

Young girl of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a small toque and her long hair is plaited with ribbons

Young girl of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland
Young single girl of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a hat with ribbons, plaited hair tied with long ribbons, laced bodice, chemise, embroidered bib

Young girl of the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a straw hat decorated with ribbons, a fichu worn like a scarf, laced bodice, apron and petticoats

Betrothed girl of the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a colourful cap, ruff, bodice, chemise, apron and petticoats. On her bosom is a gold box called a lamb of god

Young woman of Valais, Switzerland, 19th century, in traditional costume of fichu, laced bodice, petticoats and apron. Her straw hat is decorated with ribbons and worn above a muslin bonnet

Marie Anne Cuppi, Mlle. La Camargo, famous ballet dancer, 1710-1770. She wears a small cap, ruff collar, dress with laced bodice, lace sleeves tied with ribbons

Anne Genevieve de Bourbon, Duchess of Longueville, 1619-1679. Her hair is tied in a bun with two locks tied in ribbons, blue satin dress with lace collar and sleeves, bodice laced with pearls

Laure de Noves, muse of Francesco Petrarch, 1308-1348
Laure de Noves or Laure de Sade, wife of Count Hugues de Sade, and muse of Francesco Petrarch, 1308-1348. She wears a long blue surtout with laced bodice and slashed sleeves, crakows or poulaines

King Estmere (engraving)
3655193 King Estmere (engraving) by Gow, Andrew Carrick (1848-1920) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Estmere)

Advert for American Shoe Company 1907
Bargain sale at American Shoe Company, Regent, Street. Date: 1907

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"Laced: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step into the world elegance as we explore a captivating mix of historical artifacts and fashion trends. From the legendary Steve Bloomer, an iconic English footballer and manager, to the graceful Toulouse geese with their distinctive dewlap, this exhibition is a celebration of diverse influences. Transport yourself back to 1926 with a stunning display of ladies' boots in all their glory. The variety on show will leave you mesmerized by the craftsmanship and attention to detail that defined this era. And don't miss our enchanting advert from 1912 showcasing the exquisite creations of Raoul Shoe Company. As you wander further through our exhibit, be captivated by the beauty of ice pigeons and fancy breeds. These feathered creatures have long been admired for their unique patterns and colors, reminding us that nature's artistry knows no bounds. But it doesn't stop there – prepare to be amazed by an array of corsets from view C to view F dating back to 1840-50. Made from cotton, metal, leather & satin, these garments were not only fashionable but also symbols of femininity during that time period. Each corset tells its own story about societal norms and women's aspirations throughout history. Join us on this extraordinary journey where laced hints intertwine seamlessly across various realms - sports legends, avian wonders, timeless footwear designs, and even undergarments that shaped eras gone by. Discover how these seemingly unrelated elements come together harmoniously in "Laced, " leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the intricate threads that connect our past with our present-day style sensibilities.