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April 30, 2015 09:23 am PDT
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Whale bones in women'sunderwear
Over at Collectors Weekly, Lisa Hix unbuttons the history of the scrimshaw busks, intricately carved whalebones that 19th century sailors would give their lovers to wear in their corsets as a reminder of their men at sea.
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