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Introduction.phpIntroduction
Sylphide_in_17_corset.phpSylphide in 17" corset
Rules.phpRules
Private_copies.phpPrivate copies
Noncommercial_copies.phpNon-commercial copies
Nonliability__nonwarranty__exemptio.phpNon-liability / non-warranty / exemption from liability
Who_are_we.phpWho are we?
History.phpHistory
The_Corset_Trade_in_the_Later_19th_.phpThe Corset Trade in the Later 19th Century
Persons.phpPersons
The_Empress_Elizabeth_of_Austria.phpThe Empress Elizabeth of Austria
Polaire.phpPolaire
Stories.phpStories
Perseverance_1868.phpPerseverance (1868)
La_Gene_1868.phpLa Gêne (1868)
My_first_corset_1870.phpMy first corset (1870)
Memoirs_of_a_corset_1880.phpMemoirs of a corset (1880)
How_I_acquired_and_maintained_a_14_.phpHow I acquired and maintained a 14 inch waist (1940)
Sir_W_N_18821968.phpSir W. N. (1882-1968)
Christa_R_1968.phpChrista R. (1968)
Wife_Dressing.phpWife Dressing
Waist_measurements.phpWaist measurements
Statistic_of_Waist_measurements.phpStatistic of Waist measurements
Data_from_paper_patterns_advertisem.phpData from paper patterns advertisements and dress stands (1886)
Waist_measurements_ValuesOverview_1.phpWaist measurements: Values/Overview (1880)
Hygeia_Interviews_on_the_topic_wais.phpHygeia: Interviews on the topic waist measurements (1889)
Other_evidence_Waistlines_and_corse.phpOther evidence: Waistlines and corset in letters (1880-1890)
ShopGirls_1893.phpShop-Girls (1893)
Factual_Inquiry_into_Tight_Corset_W.phpFactual Inquiry into Tight Corset Wearing (1890s)
1_In_your_experience_is_tightlacing.php1. In your experience, is tight-lacing increasing or decreasing?
2_What_is_the_size_of_the_smallest_.php2. What is the size of the smallest waisted corset that you keep in stock?
3_What_is_the_smallest_waisted_cors.php3. 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.php4. Are corsets worn by younger girls more than formerly? and at what age are real corsets commenced?
5_Do_any_of_your_client232le_wear_s.php5. 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.php6. Do you think (a) moderate lacing is injurious; (b) very tight-lacing is injurious?
7_What_in_your_opinion_are_the_esse.php7. What in your opinion are the essentials of a good corset?
8_Do_you_know_of_any_schools_at_whi.php8. 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_cor.php9. Do any of your customers wear corsets at night?
10_At_what_age_if_a_very_slender_fi.php10. At what age (if a very slender figure is desired) should corset wearing be commenced?
Waist_Size_and_Marriageable_Age.phpWaist Size and Marriageable Age
WASP_WAISTS__A_Study_of_Tightlacing.phpWASP WAISTS - A Study of Tightlacing in the 19th Century and its Motives
Books.phpBooks
Excerpt_from_the_novel_Mit_den_Auge.phpExcerpt from the novel: ''Mit den Augen einer Frau''
The_Corset_and_the_Crinoline__A_Boo.phpThe Corset and the Crinoline - A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time
Preface.phpPreface
Contents.phpContents
List_of_illustrations.phpList of illustrations
CHAPTER_I.phpCHAPTER I
CHAPTER_II.phpCHAPTER II
CHAPTER_III.phpCHAPTER III
CHAPTER_IV.phpCHAPTER IV
CHAPTER_V.phpCHAPTER V
CHAPTER_VI.phpCHAPTER VI
CHAPTER_VII.phpCHAPTER VII
CHAPTER_VIII.phpCHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER_IX.phpCHAPTER IX
CHAPTER_X.phpCHAPTER X
Index.phpIndex
Letters.phpLetters
Letter_from_Aunt_Helen_to_her_siste.phpLetter from Aunt Helen to her sister (1892)
A_mothers_letter_to_her_just_marrie.phpA mother's letter to her 'just married' daughter (1894)
A_readers_inquiry_taken_from_a_fash.phpA reader's inquiry, taken from a fashion magazine from 1898
A_readers_inquiry_taken_from_a_fash_1.phpA reader's inquiry, taken from a fashion magazine from 1903
A_readers_inquiry_taken_from_a_Germ.phpA reader's inquiry, taken from a German fashion magazine from 1907
A_readers_inquiry_taken_from_a_fash_2.phpA reader's inquiry, taken from a fashion magazine from 1911
Letter_to_HY_from_SSH.phpLetter to H.Y. from S.S-H.
Adviser.phpAdviser
A_chapter_about_a_good_figure_From_.phpA chapter about a good figure. From the 'Brevier der Dame' (1890)
Rule_1_Have_your_corsets_all_made_b.phpRule #1: Have your corsets all made by an experienced corsetier.
Rule_2_Be_moderate_in_eating.phpRule #2: Be moderate in eating.
Rule_3_Put_on_your_corset_before_ea.phpRule #3: Put on your corset before eating breakfast.
Rule_4_Dont_put_off_your_corset_whe.phpRule #4: Don't put off your corset when wearing a negligée.
Rule_5_Always_have_yourself_laced_i.phpRule #5: Always have yourself laced in by others.
Rule_6_During_the_lacing_you_should.phpRule #6: During the lacing you should be entirely relaxed.
Rule_7_A_lady_with_a_tight_waist_mu.phpRule #7: A lady with a tight waist must take time to have herself laced.
Corsets_today__an_adviser.phpCorsets today - an adviser
What_is_a_corset.phpWhat is a corset?
Why_should_women_wear_corsets.phpWhy should women wear corsets?
Who_can_wear_a_corset.phpWho can wear a corset?
How_tight_should_I_lace_a_corset.phpHow tight should I lace a corset?
How_do_I_lace_my_corset_correctly.phpHow do I lace my corset correctly?
What_features_must_a_corset_have.phpWhat features must a corset have?
What_clothes_go_well_with_a_corset.phpWhat clothes go well with a corset?
On_which_occasions_can_I_wear_a_cor.phpOn which occasions can I wear a corset?
Which_problems_could_arouse_from_co.phpWhich problems could arouse from corset-wearing?
Where_can_I_buy_a_corset.phpWhere can I buy a corset?
Practice.phpPractice
How_can_I_get_a_corset.phpHow can I get a corset?
Selection.phpSelection
Measurements.phpMeasurements
Suppliers.phpSuppliers
Experiences.phpExperiences
What_are_my_aims.phpWhat are my aims?
What_I_dont_want.phpWhat I don't want!
Why_I_wear_corsets.phpWhy I wear corsets
Kurt_Ingerl_and_the_plaster_cast.phpKurt Ingerl and the plaster cast
Mole.phpMole
Visit_to_the_USA.phpVisit to the USA
My_New_Corset.phpMy New Corset
Pipestem_Waist.phpPipestem Waist
Men_and_corsets.phpMen and corsets
Corset_acceptance_and_viewpoint.phpCorset acceptance and viewpoint
Girl_Next_DoorLook.phpGirl Next Door-Look
Medical_aspects.phpMedical aspects
Our_plan_to_make_the_corset_more_po.phpOur plan to make the corset more popular
Reaction_of_people_when_they_see_my.phpReaction of people when they see my waist
The_measurements_I_started_out_with.phpThe measurements I started out with were as follows:
Old_News_of_LGM.phpOld News of LGM
FAQ.phpFAQ
Is_corset_wearing_popular_in_German.phpIs corset wearing popular in Germany?
Was_it_hard_to_find_a_corsetier.phpWas it hard to find a corsetier?
How_do_people_react_when_they_get_t.phpHow do people react when they get to know that you wear corsets?
How_did_you_first_get_interested_in.phpHow did you first get interested in corsets?
Do_you_lace_the_corset_yourself_or_.phpDo you lace the corset yourself or does someone else for you?
When_do_you_remove_the_corset_and_a.phpWhen do you remove the corset and at what occasions?
What_kind_of_clothes_do_you_wear_Ho.phpWhat kind of clothes do you wear? How do you dress?
Do_you_enjoy_wearing_corsets_in_the.phpDo you enjoy wearing corsets in the public?
How_can_I_get_HER_to_like_wearing_c.phpHow can I get HER to like wearing corsets?
How_can_I_arrange_for_HIM_to_like_c.phpHow can I arrange for HIM to like corsets on me (and to buy me some)?
In_our_days_the_corset_has_a_bad_re.phpIn our days the corset has a bad reputation in the public. What are the reasons for this and why do many people think that corset-wearers are 'abnormal'? What can we do to improve the corset-image?

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