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182 the weak part of the body, and secondly, to restore as much as possible the symmetrical appearance of the figure. The means hitherto employed for this purpose have generally been objected to by medical practitioners, on the ground that padding excites too much heat, while on the other hand, the steel shields cause pressure and are injurious. Well convinced of the justness of these observations, Madame Caplin has combined such means as have neither of these inconveniences, and which have met the approbation of the medical gentlemen to whom they have already been submitted; uniting flexibility and lightness, they afford a gentle support, while on the other hand, by the combination of geometrical lines, the Corsets are made outwardly to the shape corresponding to the other side of the figure.—Polytechnic Review, Feb. 3rd, 1844. .—"We can assure our fair readers that a treat awaits them at Madame Caplin's establishment, in Berners Street, where, in a half-hour's visit they will be informed how beautifully anatomical principles have been brought to benefit them in the structure of Corsets; and in the means of promoting comfort, regularity of form, health and gracefulness. It is not easy to convey an adequate idea of the pleasure to be derived by seeing Madame Caplin's specimens, and her admirable mode of measurement, and hearing her very instructive anatomical explanations. Our own friends are grateful to her, and we can, unreservedly, advise all ladies to give her a call."—Liverpool Mercury, Nov. 15th, 1844.

.—"We have pleasure in reminding our readers of Madame Caplin's admirable con­struction of articles, Corsets, &c., connected with the female figure, and calculated to promote the health and comfort of the wearer. Our medical friends—those especially who are the best anatomists among them—ought to visit Madame Caplin's establishment, and judge for themselves how admirably