Tribe.net. Local Connections cassie http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#ef5ce99d-a16a-43b7-adfe-728143e9e965 2009-05-29T00:22:08Z 2009-05-29T00:22:08Z

Thank you!

cassie 2009-05-29T00:22:08Z Qatana http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#e7c56f23-f411-4bca-81b4-021b2d0b94a7 2009-05-25T14:52:01Z 2009-05-25T14:52:01Z

That is an orthopedic corset, not a fashion corset The straps are for tightening as the patient may have to tighten it themself.It is designed for back & spinal support, not to create a pleasing shape, so fine control was not an issue in its construction.

Qatana 2009-05-25T14:52:01Z Mike http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#dc2e66e4-897b-4845-8ae5-6d70192d7a9d 2009-05-25T07:37:12Z 2009-05-25T07:37:12Z

This is a design from the forties or fifties. With it the lacing is attached to three or so straps and the straps are pulled tight and secured in the corset front. It is a design that is supposed to make lacing easier but lacks the control of the traditional corset for tightlacing. iBorg

Mike 2009-05-25T07:37:12Z cassie http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#e67c164d-cf67-446c-a2f9-5c0eba3e82ac 2009-05-25T04:58:03Z 2009-05-25T04:58:03Z

Can anyone tell me what the straps are in the photo in the attached link that the model is pulling on? Thank you http://bp2.blogger.com/_xjVPPB1cWX0/R6nWnLnTnCI/AAAAAAAAAHw/s9HtHGgyVmg/s1600-h/the_Vintage_Corset.jpg

cassie 2009-05-25T04:58:03Z