Waist measurements

• Statistic of Waist measurements
• Data from paper patterns advertisements and dress stands (1886)
• Waist measurements: Values/Overview (1880) updated: 27.Apr.2004
• 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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