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 The back of second subject in plate 3 shows the high tight line around base of thorax caused by the pronounced inward curve of the corset above the waist line. The body normally curves outward slightly at a point between arm and waist, and the high curve of this corset presses in uncomfortably.

Plate 4 shows the curve of the normal corset at the waist line where a curve inward is physiological and must be sufficient to fit the body with comfortable snugness at this point or the gar­ment will mount upward when the wearer sits. 