Framed Print : Machine for Tight Lacing
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Machine for Tight Lacing
Satire on the fashion for tight corsets - A correct view of the new machine for winding up the ladies
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Media ID 580336
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10024457
1830 Correct Corsets Dressing Satire Tight Toilet Winding
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating and thought-provoking "Machine for Tight Lacing" Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This satirical illustration, published in 1888, offers a humorous commentary on the fashion trend of the time - the obsession with tight corsets. The intricately detailed machine in this print is designed to help women achieve an impossibly small waist, showcasing the societal pressure and expectations of beauty during the Victorian era. This unique piece not only serves as a fascinating glimpse into history but also as a reminder of the transformative power of fashion and the satire it often inspires. Our high-quality Framed Prints are meticulously crafted to preserve the rich details and colors of this captivating image. The frame adds an elegant finishing touch, making it a perfect addition to any home, office, or gallery wall. Experience the allure of history and the wit of satire with this one-of-a-kind "Machine for Tight Lacing" Framed Print from Media Storehouse. Order yours today and add a touch of history and charm to your space.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing print from Mary Evans Picture Library captures a satirical take on the fashion for tight corsets in the 1830s. Titled "Machine for Tight Lacing," it offers a humorous perspective on the extreme measures women would go to in order to achieve a fashionable silhouette during this era.
The image depicts a contraption that appears to be designed for winding up ladies, highlighting the absurd lengths some would go to in pursuit of beauty and style. The machine is presented as a new invention, suggesting that technology was even being used to enforce societal standards of beauty at the time.
With its clever blend of dressing, fashion, historical context, and satire, this print provides viewers with a window into the past and serves as a reminder of how trends and ideals have evolved over time. It also prompts us to reflect on our own modern-day standards of beauty and whether they are equally as extreme or unreasonable.
Overall, this print is not only visually captivating but also thought-provoking in its exploration of gender norms, body image expectations, and societal pressures. It invites us to consider how far we are willing to go in order to conform to prevailing notions of attractiveness – then and now.
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