Corset

Manufacturer Dr. Warner's

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The corset was deemed necessary for shaping the body into a fashionable silhouette, and among many more constricting designs, it is interesting to see an example of what was considered a healthful option. This corset by Dr. Warner's includes cords rather than the traditional bones to give structure, straps for extra support and aeration holes over the fully covered bust. Although to modern standards this still seems restrictive, for the period it was very advanced and in a sense, freeing.

Corset, Dr. Warner's, cotton, metal, bone, American

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