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[femkes_follies]

Second question on the Corset thing....

At what social class do corsets then disappear? Who was too poor to afford one, or worked too hard for it to be practical?

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[estela-dufrayse.livejournal.com]

I think it depends on what the original garments were, and when they were hacked to pieces. There is a similar box of fabric swatches in the New Brunswick Museum. They were collected in the early 19thC and are probably from gowns and draperies. The pieces are too nice and too heavy for corsetry, I think...I could be wrong though.

I may have to go back and study that box again...

I wonder how much alteration of corsets would have actually happened. Bit of a bitch to do, and it it kinda sorta fits, why not wear it as is...much like modern bras. That don't always fit the best, more what fits the best.

[femkederoas.livejournal.com]

You're likely right. And used corsets were probably the same way - shop for one that sorta fits.

I can't wait to find out how that crimson twill works out. I'm thinking I might cheat and do one that laces front and back for greater adjustability.