The Barcley Corset Company

“ Are they quite sure they are not missing something, when they look in the mirror, that others see only too plainly? Or, are they, by means of scientific corsetry, hiding those tell-tale lines? Are they carefully safeguarding those most priceless of all possessions--their health--their lovely, youthful lines? ”

“ Age is a treacherous antagonist, and it is well for those who really care about their appearance to remember that the properly corseted woman may retain her original grace long after the woman, who is careless about her corset, has become ill-proportioned and unattractive. ”

“ The average woman will not bother to be X-rayed, so when she suffers from these ailments, she thinks it is something which cannot be helped.
This condition, however, can be avoided if the necessary precautions are taken, and in designing each Barcley corset or support, the purpose of the designer is to either prevent it entirely--or, if the condition already exists, to give relief from its ill effects by elevating the organs so they can function properly. ”

“ Therefore, while the garment may cost more in the first place than an ordinary support, it is less expen­sive in the long run, and, at the same time, you safe­guard your health and acquire that smartness, that rare loveliness every woman so ardently desires. ”

“ One of the first signs of age is usually a little thickening of the lower limbs, an inch or two on the hips, an inch or two on the thighs, and a little sagging of the abdominal wall. The woman whose contour below the waist isn't just what it should be (especially in this age of straight lines) has put her birthdays where anyone can count them. She isn't young, despite what the masseuse has done to her face. ”

“ Beauty of figure lines, however, is not her only acquirement--as perfect posture and proper support to the abdominal organs, bring improved health and better circulation of the blood, resulting in added charm to both face and figure. ”

“ In selecting the boning, you may have either the finest of flat boning or a new patented boning which provides perfect figure control and, at the same time, gives beautiful, natural .. looking lines with a degree of comfort never before realized in any figure support.
The Barcley marks a new era in corset comfort and in making the most of one's natural loveliness! ”

“ The stripping used in Barcley supports is of a most unusual quality, being not only attractive but extremely durable. And the stripping is almost as important, to the life of a figure support, as the body material itself.
Each garment, in fact, is a lovely, individual creation of the finest quality procurable.
Faulty Posture
Ruins Health and Beauty FEW WOMEN have really perfect posture. Slight faults in posture, in fact, are so common that most women are totally unconscious of them. ”

“ It stands to reason that when any of the abdominal organs drop below their true positions, they cannot function as nature intended, resulting in headaches, constipation, backaches and many other ailments. ”