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Girdlers, or makers of belts and girdles, are no longer closely related to their original trade. Along with the products of many other Livery Companies, girdles have become less important than in medieval times. However, the Company continues its long tradition as a charitable body. [1] [2]
Gird me, O Lord, with the girdle of purity, and quench in me the fire of concupiscence that the grace of temperance and chastity may abide in me. [4] By the 8th century AD, the girdle became established as a liturgical vestment "in the strict sense of the word." [7] In 800 AD, the girdle began to be worn by Christian deacons in the Eastern ...
A woman's girdle (in pink), 1933. A girdle is a form-fitting foundation garment that encircles the lower torso, extending below the hips, and worn often to shape or for support. It may be worn for aesthetic or medical reasons. In sports or medical treatment, a girdle may be worn as a compression garment.
The zone has featured in Greek literature depicting female mythological figures. It is often used to symbolize female sexuality, such as when Hera seduced her husband, Zeus, while wearing her zone in the Iliad or Pandora, as she was created by Athena in Theogony, appeared with her zone and "silvery raiment".
The legend of Thomas's girdle probably originated in the East, and was well known in Italy by the 14th century. [3] Thomas is most famous, apart from his mission to India, for the Doubting Thomas episode (John 20, John 20:24–29) where he missed the post-Resurrection appearance of Jesus to the ten other apostles, and said he would not believe Jesus had returned until he had felt his wounds.
Playtex is an American brand name for undergarments, baby products, gloves, feminine hygiene products, and sunscreen. The brand began in 1947 when International Latex Corporation (ILC) created a division named Playtex to produce and sell latex products.
Frederick R. Burley (29 May 1885, Hamilton, Victoria – 26 May 1954, Wahroonga, New South Wales) was the founder of Berlei. Burley was a pioneer in employee relations and an accomplished public citizen, holding office in the Rotary Club and contributing to other worthy organizations.
As the daughter of a corsetiere, Olga worked in a sweatshop making girdles and bras. Meanwhile, Jan found work in sales. After spotting a woman on a trolley with hosiery rolled to her knees, Olga noted that many women didn't have at least some bit of finery to hold up their stockings. Jan encouraged her to create something herself to address ...