treselegant: ‘A SUCCESS’ “Celeste, I wish you to give my compliments to Mrs. LaMode, and tell her that I think this dress her greatest triumph.” “Yes, Madame. I have forgotten to tell you that she used the new FEATHER-BONE for the stays. It is certainly a beautiful fit.” ( Warren Featherbone Company advertising circular, 1888.)

treselegant:

‘A SUCCESS’

“Celeste, I wish you to give my compliments to Mrs. LaMode, and tell her that I think this dress her greatest triumph.”
“Yes, Madame. I have forgotten to tell you that she used the new FEATHER-BONE for the stays. It is certainly a beautiful fit.”

( Warren Featherbone Company advertising circular, 1888.)

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