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 ¶ (7). Back above waist, indicated by dotted line 12-17 on diagram "E" is distance in inches desired from waist line to top of corset, measured from waist line up over shoulder blade, about 1½ inches from center of the back.

¶ (8). Back below waist, indicated by line 12-13 on diagram "E" is distance in inches desired from waist line to bottom of corset in the back.

¶ (9). Length over hip, indicated by line 9-10 on diagram "A" and line 15-16 on diagram "E", is distance in inches desired from waist line to lowest point on limb which corset is to reach.

¶ (10). Groin measure, indicated by line 6-7 on diagram "A", is distance in inches desired from waist line to bottom of corset at the groin. This measurement should be verified by taking it in a sitting position.

¶ (11). Front clasp below waist, indicated by line 3-4 on diagram "A", is the distance in inches desired from the waist line to the lower end of front clasp, not the bottom of the corset.

¶ The cloth extension on corset below front clasp, indicated by line 4-5 on diagram "A", varies in length, according to style of corset, from one and one-half to six inches.

¶ These measurements should be carefully taken, and each accurately set down on the measurement blank in the spaces indicated for them. Before sending them to us, verify every measurement to see that it is correct.

¶ Study carefully the following illustrations of types of figures and decide which type your figure most nearly resembles. Then turn to the descriptions of the corsets that are adapted to that type. The descriptions given will guide you in selecting the style that will be best adapted to your figure—to correct any irregularities and bring out your best lines.

¶ An expert corsetiere on our staff always goes over your measurements carefully and gives you the benefit of her expert service, either in confirming your selection, or in suggesting another style. It is the policy of the company not to send out a style selected by a customer if the given measurements show that it is not adapted to her figure. It is on this service that the remarkable success of Spirella corsets has been partially built up. Not only do we deem a satisfied customer our best advertisement, but for the sake of our own satisfaction, we desire not to send out a corset we are reasonably certain will not fit, nor give satisfaction. If you will follow carefully the directions and suggestions given above, you will have no difficulty in selecting the proper style for your figure.

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