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Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced
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Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced
473248 Reducing the Surplus, stereoscopic card depicting a young woman being laced into a corset, c.1900 (sepia photo) (see also 473247) by H.C. White Company, Vermont, USA; Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous depiction of making sure that a young woman has a slim hourglass figure; ); Prismatic Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22402538
© Prismatic Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Appearance Belle Epoque Corset Corsets Dressing Getting Ready Hour Glass Hourglass Lingerie Petticoat Petticoats Preparation Preparing Slim Stereoscopic Underwear Undies Weight 1910 1919
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This sepia-toned print titled "Reducing the Surplus" captures a humorous depiction of a young woman being laced into a corset. Taken around 1900 by H. C. White Company in Vermont, USA, this stereoscopic card showcases the efforts made to ensure that women have slim hourglass figures during the belle epoque era. In this image, we see the young woman preparing herself for an event or occasion, as she is getting ready and adjusting her undergarments. The comical nature of the scene highlights society's obsession with appearance and slimness at that time. The corset plays a significant role in shaping her figure to conform to societal standards of beauty. As she is being laced into it, we can imagine both discomfort and determination on her face - a reflection of the sacrifices women often had to make for their desired appearances. This photograph offers us insight into not only fashion trends but also cultural expectations surrounding femininity and body image during that period. It serves as a reminder of how ideals of beauty have evolved over time. Displayed within this private collection, this prismatic picture provides us with an intriguing glimpse into early 20th-century life and serves as an amusing commentary on societal norms regarding female appearance.
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