A woman comes into the shop and sits, while the models demonstrate the latest in corsets for her.
Clearly, for 1904, this is softcore pornography. Stronger varieties -- i.e., naked women -- had been on display since 1896, with Melies and others making the images available. That was Europe, however, and this was meant for the American market, which was much more prudish.
The women are putting corsets over their corseted bodies. The narrowness of their waists defies belief.
Clearly, for 1904, this is softcore pornography. Stronger varieties -- i.e., naked women -- had been on display since 1896, with Melies and others making the images available. That was Europe, however, and this was meant for the American market, which was much more prudish.
The women are putting corsets over their corseted bodies. The narrowness of their waists defies belief.
