Description: This is a large stunning 8.5 in x 4 1/2 inch double sided trade card advertising by the famous (Royal) Worcester Company Corsets. Advertising the Queen Bess Corset and Skirt Supporter, The Best Ever Made. The illustration is spectacular and the colors so vibrant, even after 140 years. The focus of the stylish feminine silhouette of the mid and late 19th century was an hourglass figure with a tiny waist, and the use of corsets, reached a fashionable peak in the Victorian era. The founder of Worcester Skirt/Corset Company was David Fanning who became one of Worcester's largest employers and at one point employed over 2000 women. Back side lists To the Ladies! Five reasons why to purchase, for sale by F.K. Barrows, Brattleboro, VT. With some light creases, a light horizontal crease across the middle and very light edge and corner wear. The paper stock the advertising card is printed on is thin and in beautiful condition. Outstanding. The Worcester Corset Company, was founded as The Worcester Skirt Company by David Hale Fanning in 1861 in Worcester, MA. and first specialized in making hoop skirts. In 1872 the company changed its name to the Worcester Corset Co., after fashions changed and to reflect its change of direction from hoop skirts to torso shaping. In 1876, the 'Bon Ton' corset was awarded the bronze medal at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The company broke ground in 1895, at 30 Wyman St., Worcester, MA and by 1917 the company had 1500 employees. Founder David Hale Fanning died on Thursday, January 21, 1926, four days after retiring as active head of the company.In 1950, the company donated a collection of 171 corsets to the Brooklyn Museum to establish a place where the collection could be used as a resource for the history of corsetry. The collection was moved to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in 2009 when Brooklyn Museum moved its costume collection in order to reduce expenses.Photos are of the actual item being sold and they are to be considered part of the description. We consider all offers in relation to current market values and we try to respond almost immediately. Your purchase will be packed carefully and shipped quickly. We are available 7 days a week. Please see other listings for books and collectibles that might be of interest to you and follow North*Star*Collectibles as we post new items every week. Thank you for looking and come again soon,North*Star*Collectibles
Price: 95 USD
Location: Newton Center, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-10-10T12:25:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type of Advertising: Trade Card
Date of Creation: 1880
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
