Wed 25 Sep

Reshaping Desire: Ethel & William Granger's Astonishing Tale of Corseting and Piercing
19:00 - 20:30
Notes: Ethel Granger was a heavily pierced woman with a world-record breaking 13-inch waist. This presentation dives deep into the archives exploring their autobiography, personal letters, and photos, many that have never been published until now.

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Wed 25 Sep

Reshaping Desire: Ethel & William Granger's Astonishing Tale of Corseting and Piercing

What We Do