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Royal Worcester Corset Company

Clothing company in Worcester, Massachusetts, US

The Royal Worcester Corset Company, was founded as The Worcester Skirt Company by David Hale Fanning in 1861 in Worcester, MA, and first specialized in making hoop skirts. In 1872 the company changed its name to the Worcester Corset Co., to reflect its change of direction from hoop skirts to torso shaping.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Corset - Royal Worcester Corset Company, ca. 1876 - Bon Ton
Photo: Royal Worcester Corset Company, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Royal Worcester Corset Company, was founded as The Worcester Skirt Company by David Hale Fanning in 1861 in Worcester, MA, and first specialized in making hoop skirts. In 1872 the company changed its name to the Worcester Corset Co., to reflect its change of direction from hoop skirts to torso shaping.2

Timeline

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