EPISODE · Feb 15, 2024 · 42 MIN
Controversial Corsets - Part 1
This episode, Clara can no longer contain her corset knowledge! She tells Sabrina about the intricate history of corsets, and debunks the myths surrounding these iconic garments. Contrary to popular belief, corsets were not always the suffocating torture devices depicted in period dramas. In fact, they served a multifaceted purpose in Victorian society, offering support, shaping silhouettes, and even promoting better posture.See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!VIDEO MENTIONED:I Grew Up in a Corset. Time to Bust Some Myths.SOURCES:Victoria and Albert Museum CollectionsLemelson Mit - Mary Jacob BrassiereMessy Nessy - Men Wore Corsets, History SaysThe Wildcat Tribune - The history behind corsets: how a piece of clothing sparked controversy, criticism and empowermentNEXUS - Effects of Long Term Corseting on the Female Skeleton: A Preliminary Morphological ExaminationWikipedia - Corset controversyLancaster History - Make No (Whale)Bones About It: Debunking those Corsetry MythsLives & Legacies - Stay Informed About Historical UndergarmentsVictoria and Albert Museum - Collections (Photos)Fashion History Timeline - 1800-1809Smithsonian Magazine - What ‘Bridgerton’ Gets Wrong About CorsetsLara Corsets - About anti-corset propaganda.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This episode, Clara can no longer contain her corset knowledge! She tells Sabrina about the intricate history of corsets, and debunks the myths surrounding these iconic garments. Contrary to popular belief, corsets were not always the suffocating torture devices depicted in period dramas. In fact, they served a multifaceted purpose in Victorian society, offering support, shaping silhouettes, and even promoting better posture.See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!VIDEO MENTIONED:I Grew Up in a Corset. Time to Bust Some Myths.SOURCES:Victoria and Albert Museum CollectionsLemelson Mit - Mary Jacob BrassiereMessy Nessy - Men Wore Corsets, History SaysThe Wildcat Tribune - The history behind corsets: how a piece of clothing sparked controversy, criticism and empowermentNEXUS - Effects of Long Term Corseting on the Female Skeleton: A Preliminary Morphological ExaminationWikipedia - Corset controversyLancaster History - Make No (Whale)Bones About It: Debunking those Corsetry MythsLives & Legacies - Stay Informed About Historical UndergarmentsVictoria and Albert Museum - Collections (Photos)Fashion History Timeline - 1800-1809Smithsonian Magazine - What ‘Bridgerton’ Gets Wrong About CorsetsLara Corsets - About anti-corset propaganda.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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