Image of a woman being laced into her corset by a maid in front of a large mirror; maid wears a striped dress with lace and ribbon-trimmed sleeves, an apron, and a lace cap; lady wears a white underskirt, intricate corset which is being laced, chemise with a wide lace-trimmed neckline, a pendant on a ribbon around her neck, and a flower in her hair; "Bon-ton Corset" lettering is featured at top framed by flowers; narrow geometric border surrounds the image. "Forbes Co. Boston."--text, bottom right margin. "Is universally acknowledged by the / ladies as the best fitting / and most durable / corset ever / made. : Every pair warranted : Pat. Feb. 16h.. 1875, / Apr. 8h., 1879, Aug. 31h., 1880 & Jan. 18h., 1881, / name registered as a trade mark Sept. 12th., 1876."--text, bottom of image.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 44.93 x 34.61 cm (17 11/16 x 13 5/8 in.)
Advertising--Fashion Clothing and dress--Pictorial works Clothing trade Corsets--Pictorial works Women's clothing--Pictorial works Worcester Corset Co Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Fashion Large Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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