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Waist measurements
In this section we show several texts on the topic waist measurements. The data given by David Kunzle seem to be rather reliable. Some of the historic interviews may be a little bit exaggerated.- Statistic of Waist measurements
- Data from paper patterns advertisements and dress stands (1886)
- Waist measurements: Values/Overview (1880)
- Hygeia: Interviews on the topic waist measurements (1889)
- Other evidence: Waistlines and corset in letters (1880-1890)
- Shop-Girls (1893)
- Factual Inquiry into Tight Corset Wearing (1890s)
- 1. In your experience, is tight-lacing increasing or decreasing?
- 2. What is the size of the smallest waisted corset that you keep in stock?
- 3. What is the smallest waisted corset you have made (a) recently; (b) ever made? Please give bust and hip measurements, if possible.
- 4. Are corsets worn by younger girls more than formerly? and at what age are real corsets commenced?
- 5. Do any of your clientèle wear special, or specially arranged underclothing, so as to enable them to lace tightly with less discomfort?
- 6. Do you think (a) moderate lacing is injurious; (b) very tight-lacing is injurious?
- 7. What in your opinion are the essentials of a good corset?
- 8. Do you know of any schools at which tight-lacing is encouraged, enforced, or much practised? Please give fullest details possible.
- 9. Do any of your customers wear corsets at night?
- 10. At what age (if a very slender figure is desired) should corset wearing be commenced?
- Waist Size and Marriageable Age
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