The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-03-15
Singular Revelalions-artifieiaI Calves,

The Round Table of last week has an ar
ticle calculated to create a great sensation in
fashionable circles, as it lays bare what is
we'll calculated to shock the modesty of
most beholders. 1t is on the subject of
Artificial or False Calves" manufactured
by corset-makers, and sold by corset dealers.
We present a specimen of the Round Tables
disclosures:
By calves we mean just what the anato-
nllsts mean when they speak of the lower
extremItles. We do not know whoes inge-
nulty devised them nor when they were
hrst introduced, nor, indeed, their method
OF construction. Bot that they were pop
uIar article of apparel with young ladies',
aud especially those who made dashing dis
plays on skates, we have abundant reason
to believe. In fact, several of the prominent
corset-makers devoted all their energies to
the fabrication of these rare bits of fashion
able anatomy; and, notwithstanding the
very rapid production, the supply fell short
OF the demand. Of course a good deal of
care was taken lest any prying masculine
eyes should penetrate the mystery, and
give publicity to the newly created market
Tor this would have had very Injurious eff
feet upon the sale of the article. and the
tantalizing delusiou would have been far
less pleasing But the ,ct of it's existence
was soon and easily transmitted by a sort
OF malden'y legerdemain. and all who we're
deslrous OF making sensations by marvellous
perfection of form knew very well where to
supply their sweet selves with patent calves
This may be an announcement altogether
unwelcome to those ambitious young gen
tlempn of CTR Il l.
windows, and in the bewildering maze of
the skating carnival" have felt their
hearts throb with the delicious affiliations
OF delight at spectacles which kindly art has
quite willingly placed at their disposal. 1t
can hardly fail to be a disappointment to
such to learn that for very trihing con
sideration they might have procured the
Astounding source of their happiness and
that too, in very portable and enduring
shape, by visit to almost any ladies' furn
ishing store, And if discontinue should
Oh ice to lead to rage it may be that AN
inquiring spirit would discover yet other re-
markable devices for lending enchantment
still more alluring DIS concerns the "human
form divine" But if they are wise they
will be satisfied with but one revelation. and
will hereafter devote themselves to studies
less deceptive and far from profitable If, |
however it is a satisfaction to them to con-
tlnue the investigation, horrible as the idea
may seem, we should counsel an early visit |
TO one OF the very numerous stores conse-
Grated to the anatomy of fashion, which is !
nothing more nor less than the sculpture of |
cords, wires and cotton
1t would doubtless be matter of interest
to the innocent public to know who the la |
dies may be that patronize these enhancing
little toys which cali forth the ogIiug CLAN |
ces OF so many admiring spectators This
IS secret which only the corset dealers and
the ladies' bureau can reveal. We learn,
b. Wever. that they ha ve been very popular
with the so-caled upper circles, f" and it is
thelr surprising success with this class that
has led to unusual mania for skating during
the past season. The ponds have been
thronged with young ladies as never before,
and not until this writing has the mystery
been fully revealed. In fact, the rage of the
season has been these adjustable calves, nor
has the demand fallen off materially with
the passing away Of the skating season -
They are worn by the most fashionable if
not the most respectable, in the daily prom
enade and at the weekly social gathering,
and IN fact almost everywhere Very nice
young men stand behind counters. all day
long, aud sell them to very nice young
ladies in sizes to suit So it makes little
difference how cadaverous or ill shaped one
may be, even nature is outdone bv the de-
vices Of art. What with an investment or
two in false hair false bust, plumpers in
the cheeks, and the now thoroughly intro
duced patent calves, the most awkward in
shape and unattractive in general appear
ance may become really charming" Who
does not say that the world moves