The corset and the crinoline : a book of modes and costumes from remote periods to the present time (1868)
Lord, William Barry · London : Ward, Lock, and Tyler · leaf 196
e holes forthe laces are very numerous and close together. This form of corsetoffers great facilities for the most perfect adjustment to the figure, aswell as power of tight-lacing when required, and perfect ease in walkingor dancing. I may add that, in order to insure a good fit and to keepit… … J The Fashion ok ISO 191 THE CORSET AND THE CRINOLINE. 193 might find a trial of a corset made in this form a great boon as well as acomfort in tight-lacing. Practical hints such as these will not fail to be of interest to thereader. Numerous inquiries, as will be seen on reference to the…
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