No Bones About It: The Spirella Corset Company

By Douglas W. DeCroix - April 15, 2010

The Spirella Corset Company provided women with a revolution in technology and unrivaled personalized service. When William Wallace Kincaid and his partners moved the corporate headquarters to Western New York, they made Niagara Falls the center of a corset empire.

The full content is available in the Spring 2010 Issue.

Related Content

Rosie Had a Name: Women War Workers from Western New York

We take a look at some real “Rosies” from local factories and businesses.

Defying Nature: Daredevils of Niagara Falls

Annie Taylor and “The Great Blondin” were only the best known of the many who dared to take on Niagara’s might.

Jacob Friedrich Schoellkopf: Master Entrepreneur & Family Patriarch

This German immigrant, along with his family, engaged in a diverse array of ventures, the impact of which is still felt today.

Poking Through Jello: Bell Aircraft and the Quest to Break the Sound Barrier

We mark the 75th anniversary of this historic event with a look back at Western New York's contributions.