This episode, Clara can no longer contain her corset knowledge! She tells Sabrina about the intricate history of corsets, and debunks the myths surrounding these iconic garments. Contrary to popular belief, corsets were not always the suffocating torture devices depicted in period dramas. In fact, they served a multifaceted purpose in Victorian society, offering support, shaping silhouettes, and even promoting better posture.

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I Grew Up in a Corset. Time to Bust Some Myths.

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Victoria and Albert Museum Collections

Lemelson Mit - Mary Jacob Brassiere

Messy Nessy - Men Wore Corsets, History Says

The Wildcat Tribune - The history behind corsets: how a piece of clothing sparked controversy, criticism and empowerment

NEXUS - Effects of Long Term Corseting on the Female Skeleton: A Preliminary Morphological Examination

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Lancaster History - Make No (Whale)Bones About It: Debunking those Corsetry Myths

Lives & Legacies - Stay Informed About Historical Undergarments

Victoria and Albert Museum - Collections (Photos)

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Smithsonian Magazine - What ‘Bridgerton’ Gets Wrong About Corsets

Lara Corsets - About anti-corset propaganda....

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