Here is a Victorian clip art advertisement for Kabo Corsets. Featured in the ad is an illustration of a lovely Victorian lady. Kabo corsets were available in 30 styles and ranged in price from $1.00 to $3.00.
I scanned the original image advertisement from the May 1899 issue of The Ladies’ Home Journal magazine.
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What a waist, pulled in like that and they still managed to breathe
Glad things have changed
Good point Raine. I don’t know how they still managed to breathe when they were tied in tight like that. I too am glad things have changed!
That is why they had fainting lounges. The long sofa like furniture with just the top enclosed on the corner.
That’s interesting TerriSue.