HOW TO MEASURE THE FIGURE FOR CORSETS.
Center Bust is indicated by numerals 6-1 on Diagram "A."
Under Arm measure is indicated by numerals 9-1 on Diagram "A," also 15-14, Cut "E."
Back Measure above waist is distance from waist line to top of corset measured from waist line up over shoulder blade about 10 inches from center back, indicated by dotted line, numerals 12-17, Cut "E."
Back below waist is distance from waist line down to bottom of corset. Numerals 12-13, Cut "E."
Hip Measure is indicated by numerals 9-10 to extreme point of hip, Diagram "A," also 15-16, Cut "E."
Groin Measure for material is indicated by numerals 6-7 on Diagram "A."
Front Clasp below waist is indicated by numerals 3-4 on Diagram.
All of these measurements should be taken to determine proper model for the figure to be corseted. But in placing orders for Standard Corsets only waist measure in addition to style, material and color is desired on Order Blank.
Our Catalog describes about fifty distinct styles, a style for every type of figure, and a mastery of these styles will enable one to avoid Special or Custom work except in extreme cases.
Length of corset in front must not be confused with length of front clasp. Cloth always extends a little above and below clasp, making length of corset greater than length of clasp.
Prove all measurements by taking them twice.
Measurements alone do not determine the model to be placed on a figure. They tell but half the story. The general contour of the figure, the particular location of fullness or scantiness as well as measurements must determine the model to be used. Good judgment must be employed at all times; without it good results cannot be secured.
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