http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#ef5ce99d-a16a-43b7-adfe-728143e9e965 Thank you! Fri, 29 May 2009 00:22:08 GMT http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#ef5ce99d-a16a-43b7-adfe-728143e9e965 cassie 2009-05-29T00:22:08Z http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#e7c56f23-f411-4bca-81b4-021b2d0b94a7 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. Mon, 25 May 2009 14:52:01 GMT http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#e7c56f23-f411-4bca-81b4-021b2d0b94a7 Qatana 2009-05-25T14:52:01Z http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#dc2e66e4-897b-4845-8ae5-6d70192d7a9d 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 Mon, 25 May 2009 07:37:12 GMT http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#dc2e66e4-897b-4845-8ae5-6d70192d7a9d Mike 2009-05-25T07:37:12Z http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#e67c164d-cf67-446c-a2f9-5c0eba3e82ac 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 Mon, 25 May 2009 04:58:03 GMT http://corsets.tribe.net/thread/b8b532db-eee1-4ced-8a2d-a808ab75b9ce#e67c164d-cf67-446c-a2f9-5c0eba3e82ac cassie 2009-05-25T04:58:03Z