Death by Corset and Tight Lacings in the 1800s

Before many death by corset stories surfaced, critics against these garments voiced their negative opinions of them. For instance, in 1844

Killed by a Corset? The Tragic Tale of Kitty Tyrrell, Victorian

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Olivia Langdon Clemens: Wife to Mark Twain

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Smallpox Inoculation in 18th Century France

Firm foundation for historical underwear - The Columbian

5 Things Horace Walpole Disliked or Detested

Exploring the Myths of Corsets I

The dangers of tight lacing: the effects of the corset — Royal

Vintage: Tight Corset (Victorian era)

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