Ferris Good Sense Corset Waists advertisement, Columbian Exposition 1892 – Historic Reproduction
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This rare historic image captures Ferris Good Sense Corset Waists advertisement, Columbian Exposition 1892 in remarkable detail. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
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Ferris Good Sense Corset Waists advertisement, Columbian Exposition 1892
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This advertisement promotes Ferris Good Sense Corset Waists, a line of undergarment bodices that were marketed as a healthier alternative to rigid corsets. Ferris waists were designed to hang supporters for skirts and petticoats from the shoulders rather than the hips, which the company argued was more comfortable for women and children. The Columbian Exposition, the world's fair held in Chicago around 1892 to 1893, drew huge crowds and many manufacturers used such events to show off consumer goods. The ad reflects the period's growing interest in dress reform and in marketing clothing on the grounds of health and common sense.
| Original scan | 318 × 892 px |
|---|---|
| Reference | 742 |
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