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The stiffen'd Canvas, now, the Nymph displays,
The stiffen'd Canvas, yet, the Touch obeys;
Now Ribs of Whale, with artful Care she bends,
And Each in its adapted Place extends:
The Whalebones spread the swelling Canvas wide,
And stretch'd their stubborn Lengths from Side to Side.
No more was wanting but the Needle's Aid,
Which Betty to her skilful Hand convey'd;
That want supply'd, the Dame her work pursued,
Fix'd all she form'd, and all she fix'd review'd,
Till now the Work was to Perfection brought,
And Use and Beauty center'd in the 'Coat.
The stiffen'd Canvas, yet, the Touch obeys;
Now Ribs of Whale, with artful Care she bends,
And Each in its adapted Place extends:
The Whalebones spread the swelling Canvas wide,
And stretch'd their stubborn Lengths from Side to Side.
No more was wanting but the Needle's Aid,
Which Betty to her skilful Hand convey'd;
That want supply'd, the Dame her work pursued,
Fix'd all she form'd, and all she fix'd review'd,
Till now the Work was to Perfection brought,
And Use and Beauty center'd in the 'Coat.
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