Dating "Eatonia" girdle
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sewingmachinegirl
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Hi Lauren, and a nice find!
I would estimate late 1940's into 1950's for this foundation garment judging by the hardware ,elastic insets and fabric.
It would have been for a stout woman- the OS stamped at the hem likely means Oversized.
The little structured inset at the front hem is for movement and ease in sitting down. I would state 'front hem has triangular elastic inset' or words to that effect.
It looks like a great size- it should also appeal to cross-dressers as well.
I found this catalogue page as below, which helps with dating too.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/029006/f2/nlc003958.138.pdf
Hope this helps a little
Cheers
Gayle
I would estimate late 1940's into 1950's for this foundation garment judging by the hardware ,elastic insets and fabric.
It would have been for a stout woman- the OS stamped at the hem likely means Oversized.
The little structured inset at the front hem is for movement and ease in sitting down. I would state 'front hem has triangular elastic inset' or words to that effect.
It looks like a great size- it should also appeal to cross-dressers as well.
I found this catalogue page as below, which helps with dating too.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/029006/f2/nlc003958.138.pdf
Hope this helps a little
Cheers
Gayle
sewingmachinegirl
VFG Member
My pleasure Lauren 
Rue_de_la_Paix
VFG Member
Great vintage girdle! I would refer to that triangular insert as a gusset.