The Spirella Company

“ Corsets have sometimes reached us in such condition as to require laundering before being bandied by employes. We, therefore, do not receive corsets for repairing or any other purpose unless newly laundered since worn. Unsanitary corsets returned to us will be laundered by us before they are handled or considered in any way. ”

“ Without an accented break at the waist, this line should be a practically continuous curve from the top of the shoulder to the feet.
The proper adjustment of the corset throws the body into correct poise and brings out the long flowing lines so desired by the modern woman. Therefore, we ask you to give the following instructions your earnest and careful at­tention.
How to put on your corset.
Open corset to full length of lacer, six or eight inches' spacing being desirable. Place corset around body, Fasten top hook (to hold corset in place) . Fasten lowest hook. Unfasten the top hook. ”

“ Stand in front of mirror to begin adjust­ing lacer.Grasp lacer at lower end of front clasp and give a strong pull to anchor corset under the abdomen.Take up slack lacing toward the waist line.Beginning at top, take up slack to waist line.Adjust spacing to leave a "V" shaped opening one inch at bottom, 11⁄2 to 2 inches at waist, and 2 inches at top.14. Tie at waist line, drawing ends up under lacer and placing under bust.15. Fasten side supporters back under the knee. Correct adjustment is vitally important to se­cure comfort, service and style in corset wear. ”