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A portly lady is laced into her corset by her maid
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A portly lady is laced into her corset by her maid
A portly lady is laced into her corset by her maid Date: 1921
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Attire Awkward Chubby Corset Corsetry Difficulty Fashions Housemaid Knee Lace Laced Lacing Maid Overweight Painful Portly Posh Tied 1921
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A Moment of Discomfort: A Portly Lady Being Laced into Her Corset by Her Maid (1921) This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment of intimacy and discomfort in the daily life of a well-to-do household in the 1920s. The portly lady, dressed in an elegant gown, sits on a plush chair with a pained expression on her face as her maid carefully laces up her corset. The maid, dressed in her uniform, is focused intently on her task, her hands deftly manipulating the laces as she pulls them tight. The corset, a symbol of the rigid beauty standards of the time, was a necessary part of a woman's attire for many years. Designed to cinch in the waist and create an hourglass figure, corsets were often worn tightly, leading to discomfort and even pain. The process of lacing up a corset was a laborious one, requiring patience and skill. Despite the awkwardness and constraints of the moment, there is a sense of elegance and refinement in the scene. The lady's posh surroundings, with their ornate furnishings and rich fabrics, add to the sense of opulence and luxury. The maid's uniform, with its crisp white apron and cap, is a testament to the strict hierarchy and order of the household. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when beauty came with a price, and the daily rituals of dressing were a carefully choreographed dance of elegance and endurance.
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