Summary

Spirella Catalogue (1933) — Page 74 (1933)

The belt is designed for use in the exceptional case, where for any reason it may be desirable to secure a definite control over the major part of the abdomen independent of the control in the outer part of the garment. It is recommended only where for some good reason the client cannot be satisfactorily cared for in a corset without a belt.
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