Annie Stinton, United States patent 780831 (1905)
“ The fastening can be readily accomplished by means of the end tapes, which also permit the brace and support to be drawn to any desired 50degree of tautness: It will also be noticed the fastening is effected in front of the wearer, who can thus fit and adjust the device herself without any help.The main strap A is slightly reduced in width at a where it passes under the arms55 and is provided at such points on its inner sides with pads E to prevent the straps from injuring the flesh. ”
