Improvements in Corsets.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 23rd Mar,, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 19th Dec., 1899-Accepted, 20th Jan., 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Corsets.
I, JANE TINSLEY, of Nidus Avis, Old London Road, Hastings, Corsettiere,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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The object of this invention is to provide a corset so constructed as to enable
the wearer to reduce or enlarge that portion which covers the stomach and hips
independently of the upper part the result of this arrangement being a slender
and graceful appearance with the stoutest of figures. With this purpose
construct my corset of the usual materials employed in their manufacture and
(with the exception of this my improvement) of the ordinary shape. My said
improvement consists of two lappets or flaps one on each side of the lower end
of the corset these lappets or flaps are cut away from the main body of the
corset right away from the busk to the summit of the hips on either side or
to any extent which may be found desirable. I use a longer pointed busk to
those usually worn over which when in position the lappets or flaps are laced
together by means of laces or they may be otherwise fastened by any suitable
device. By this action the said lappets or flaps may be regulated so as to enlarge
or reduce the figure of the wearer as may be required. I purpose that this
invention shall be known in the trade as the "Wyllowye" corset.
Dated this 22nd day of March 1900
DAULTON & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.
Improvements in Corsets.
I, JANE TINSLEY, of Nidus Avis, Old London Road, Hastings, Corsettiere,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement: -
The object of this invention is to provide a corset constructed so as to enable
the wearer to reduce or enlarge that portion which covers or encircles the stomach
and hips independently of the upper part the result of this arrangement being
a slender and graceful appearance with the stoutest of figures. With this purpose
in view I construct my corset of the usual materials which are employed in
their manufacture and with the exception of this my improvement of the customary
shape. My said improvements consist of two lappets or flaps one on each side
of the lower part of the corset. These flaps or lappets are cut away from the
main body of the corset and right away from the busk to the summit of the
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page_text: hips on either side or to any extent which may be found desirable. I use a
longer pointed busk to those usually worn over which when in position the
lappets or flaps are laced together by means of laces or they may be otherwise
fastened by any suitable device. By this action the side lappets or flaps may
be regulated so as to enlarge or reduce the figure of the wearer as may be
required.
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In order that this my invention may be better understood I have hereunto
attached a sheet of drawings as follows:-
Fig. 1 shows the corset as it will appear when in position and laced up by the
wearer.
Fig. 2 shows the corset unlaced with the flaps or lappets loose.
Figs. 3 and 4 are the lappets shown apart from the corset.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:―
The use of flaps or lappets on corsets for enlarging or reducing the figure
substantially as herein described and illustrated.
Dated this 15th day of December 1899.
DAULTON & GRAHAM,
93, Leadenhall Street, E.C.,
Agents for Applicant.