The Spirella Corset Company: How a Meadville-created and based innovation revolutionized a physically restrictive garment industry while simultaneously empowering women in the workforce worldwide.

Research Sources:

Christie, Francis A. The Makers of the Meadville Theological School: 1844-1894. Boston: The Beacon Press, Inc, 1927.

“Former Meadville Company Sold to Connecticut Firm.” Meadville Tribune, September 20, 1960. 

Historical and Industrial Review of Meadville Pa: Portrayal of Leading Industries Educational, Financial and Commercial Interests. Meadville, Pa: Tribune Publishing Company, 1912. 

“Meadville Loses Corset Factory.” Warren Times Mirror, December 28, 1916.

“Spirella Had Fine History In This City.” Meadville…Its Past and Present: Sesquicentennial Edition of the Tribune-Republican, May 12, 1938.

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Original Music written and recorded by Jeff Rose of Gin & Sonic studio.