It is interesting that despite shortages of metal, rubber and fabric during the war years, corsets remained an essential part of women's clothing ration. Indeed, corsets were advertised as being patriotic for several reasons: They gave women a shapely figure, encouraging them (and their husbands) to feel better and keep their spirits up They helped…
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