Dear Mr Shearer.....

[trinkie]

Whilst reading the Groat one morning in July 1932,
I noticed an advert for Fred Shearer's latest line in corsets.
I simply must have one ! So I wrote this letter -


Dear Mr Shearer,
I'd like to be the wearer of one your Corsets done in pink.
There's one at 6/11 that would make me feel like Heaven -
when I wash it are you sure it wouldn't shrink?
I see it's fully guaranteed, so on that we are agreed
I can change it if it's not up to scratch. On second consideration
to enhance my figuration – do you have a brassiere that would match?
I am blessed with a fuller figure, dont send 'smaller' but a wee bit bigger,
as my comfort and ease come first to mind.
Put both items on your books – I'm so fussy 'boot ma looks
Then I'll send a cheque next week
You're very kind !


Yours faithfully
trinkie

[Lavenderblue2]

Dear Mrs Trinkie

We thank you for your order of a corset done in pink
But would like to draw your attention to this ‘form’ from which
You could make your own - what do you think?
You can let it out and let it in to suit your figuration
Indeed with this you could well make brassieres for all the Nation!
Meanwhile, as you consider this we’ll send your undergarment
And look forward to your cheque next week
in full settlement of payment.

Yours faithfully
Mr Shearer

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[trinkie]

Dear Mr Shearer,

That 'Form' for me would do just fine
Could you send one in pink, post haste richt doon the line.
I think I'll have the one called 'Lily' - But no !
I'm far too big, must not be silly.
The 'Form' on the right is rather jaunty
That's just my figure !

Yours faithfully
aunty