“ The illustrations, used together with the paragraphs headed Adaptability, Basic Features and Measurements, give a complete picture of each garment the type of figure and the purpose for which it is designed, the different features of construction, and the varying sizes, heights and lengths in which it may be ordered. ”

“ Just before Abbreviations and Terms at the end of the section on General Helps, will be found a series of illustrations showing Normal Figures and Their Variations, together with information for the guidance of the Corsetiere in studying the client's figure and considering her needs.
This Catalogue together with Spirella Principles are the Corsetiere's complete guide to her daily work. Each book is incomplete without the other. ”