I recently acquired a real treasure, a bound book of Vogue magazines from 1919. 
 I am having a blast trying to choose which articles to use first.  Its like 
being in a candy shop.

In the magazine issues, there are advertisements for rubber garments like chin 
straps, corsets, etc., that are to be worn to lose weight.  I gathered the chin 
strap was worn at night.  Has anyone heard of rubber garments used in this 
manner?  Would women have worn these items under their everyday clothing?  I 
imagine if they did it would be rather hot during the warm months... are is 
that how you were supposed to lose weight.
 
Penny E. Ladnier
Owner,
The Costume Gallery, www.costumegallery.com
Costume Classroom, www.costumeclassroom.com
Costume Research Library, www.costumelibrary.com
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