Did 19th Century Corsets Really Kill Women?
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Was the practice of 'tightlacing' considered unethical during the Victorian era? If yes, what were the reasons for this belief? - Quora
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Did 19th Century Corsets Really Kill Women?
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Can we get the same look today as the tightly laced Victorian ladies? - Quora
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Was the practice of 'tightlacing' considered unethical during the Victorian era? If yes, what were the reasons for this belief? - Quora