EXPLANATIONS OF ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS USED IN CATALOG.
The Waist Line is distance around the body at the waist on the line of least circumference. The Waist Line of a Spirella Corset is at the cent er of the tape at waist.
The Waist Line is the base from which all corset measurements are taken. Standard Corsets are built from established measurements, the bust and hip measurements each being a specific number of inches greater than waist size. This increased size of bust and hip over waist measure is termed "Development," written Dev.
Dev. 13:15 means that the bust or top of corset is 13 inches greater and the hip or bottom of corset 15 inches greater than waist size. The number given first after Dev. gives the bust development and the other number or numbers the hip development.
Development 15:14-17 means that the bust measurement at top of corset is 15 inches larger than waist size; that the hip measurement 6½ inches below waist line is 14 inches larger and measured 9 inches below is 17 inches larger. In various models of corsets the bust and hip fullness is distributed differently to meet the requirements of figures having fleshy back and under arm, or those having full heavy busts and the large back or side hip, or large protruding abdomen.
Dev.--Development. F.C.--Front Clasp.
ABOVE means from waist line to top.
BELOW means from waist line to bottom.
C.B.--Center Bust.--Length from waist line to top of corset not carrying a bust extension.
O.B.--Over Bust Measurement-Length from waist line to top of corset over bust. Used only in connection with corsets carrying a bust extension or cup bust.
Over Bust Extension-Distance from center of bust to top of corset.
G.--Groin--Length of corset from waist line to bottom at groin.
U.A.--Under Arm-Height from waist line to top under arm.
H.--Rip-Length from waist line to bottom over side hip.
B.--Back-From waist line to top in back for above. From waist line to bottom in back for below.
CLASPS--Tapering Clasps (sometimes called graduated clasps) used in corsets for stout figures are three-eighths of an inch wide at the top, gradually increasing in width to three-fourths of an inch at the waist line and one inch at the bottom, thus adding strength at waist line and support at bottom for prominent abdomen. This clasp cannot be furnished in lengths greater than 14 inches.
Hose Supporters can be furnished separately and in any quantity at prices in Price List.
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