Camp

Camp shows the two sides of corsetry (below). On the left here is the happy relationship between the corsetiere and her smiling customer, proud of her 'new' figure and just waiting to try on that gown she bought for a special occasion. On the right, the poor lady in question is being poked, prodded and generally 'tut tutted' at by a group of nurses and formidable matrons who seem to be using the object of their attention more as an example of the lady who "didn't listen to her Mother when she was young" !

Both sides of Camp advertising are shown here. The lady on the left looks happy with her new foundation garment and trim figure. In marked contrast, the poor lady on the right (who's shame is hidden in the shadows) seems to be the object of disapproval by a group of formidable matrons.