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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEASURING FIGURE FOR ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS AND SPECIAL SURGICAL BELTS.



The patient should be meas­ured reclining with the knees drawn up; this allows the ab­dominal organs to relax and return to their natural posi­tion.

I-L is the measurement around the small of the back and across the largest part of the abdomen. This is the basic measurement from which the garment is built.

H-M is the measurement around the figure at point to which top of garment will extend at its smallest circumference. J-K is the measurement across the lower part of the back and around the front under the fullness of the abdomen at point of lower edge of garment. L-M is the center front from upper edge to fullest part of abdomen. L-K is the center front length from fullest part of abdomen down to the lower edge in front.

I-H is the length from small of back to upper edge.

I-J is the length from small of back to lower edge of garment in back. 'Also give actual waist measurement if garment is desired for a woman.

Breadth of Hips. The total breadth across the front between prominent points of hip bones. Measure from bone to bone showing amount of flesh carried in front.

We must also know whether abdomen, side hip and back below waist are full, medium or scant.

Give location of hernia, incision or any special point to be considered.

SANITARY BELT "F." A Sanitary necessity which will meet with the approval of every woman.

Instantly adjusted and securely fastened with­out the aid of pins.

Light weight. Durable, hygienic. Made of best Sterling Cloth. For prices see Price List.