Red glazed cotton corset, c. 1880.  Made by Farcy & Oppenheim, Paris. Labeled inside “C. P. a la Sirene,” this was one of the finest corset-makers in the late 19th and early 20th century, showing in World’s Fairs and Expositions. The corset laces up the back and has slot and stud fasteners in front, (each stamped “C P”), allowing the wearer to put on her own corset once the proper fit was determined.  Colorful corsets became fashionable and accepted in the 1880s.

This corset is currently on exhibit along with other lacy unmentionables for Valentine’s Day.

TEXTILE TUESDAYS: Each Tuesday we post a piece from our textile collection.  Some items have been on exhibit, some will eventually be shown in our new Historic Textiles Gallery and some may be just too fragile to display. We hope you enjoy our selection each week – do let us know if there’s something in particular you’d like to see on TEXTILE TUESDAY! #TextileTuesday

Trio of Victorian Boots

1880s-1890s

1889, France

1883, America

via Silk Damask

Dr Robert Laing vs Dr Robert Laing

Crimson Peak: Tom Hiddleston on set.

Tom Hiddleston in Empire’s February Issue

Tom Hiddleston in Empire’s February Issue

daviddtsfx: Working on a prosthetic for Tom Hiddlestone. April 2014.

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Thanks to Edward, the interviewer for the heads up on his audio interview with Tom! Above he discusses his new movie Crimson Peak, where he plays Thomas Sharpe as well as working with other directors such as Joss in the Avengers and how he selects his roles.

If you are interested in more, you can listen to Gross’ interview with Guillermo del Toro here too.