Jenyns Patent Corsetry papers and photographs

London Institute of Hygiene Certificate Awarded to Sarah Jenyns. The framed certificate was issued for the "Jenyns" Patent Supporting Corset.

National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland First Order of Merit Certificate. The certificate was awarded to Mrs E.R. Jenyns (Sarah Jenyns) for surgical corsets and belts.

Figure chart, mounted on board, with illustrations of nine figure types to be used for fitting the correct Jenyns garment.

The reverse of the chart includes instructions for fitting Jenyns Corsetry and a list of the appropriate model numbers for each figure type.

Typewritten price list for the war-time emergency range of Jenyns corsets. The list is marked "confidential".

Letter from the Manager, H.G. Foletta & Co, Brisbane manufacturers of hosiery & lingerie, to Bayards Pty Ltd, Ipswich regarding fabric for sale, and enclosing a colour swatch.

Photograph of the Jenyns Display at a Drapery and Ladies Wear Exhibition in London, England in 1917.
The photograph is mounted on board.

Jenyns Display of Corsets at the Australian Natives Association Exhibition in Melbourne, Victoria. This was the sixth exhibition of Australian manufactures and products promoted by the Australian Natives Association and held in the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from January 31st to February 26th, 1910.

The photograph is mounted on board and has the caption "As shown at A.N.A. Exhibition, Melbourne".

Young woman wearing a Jenyns corset. The woman is posing in front of a mirror to reveal the front and back view of the corset. The photograph is mounted on board.

Woman wearing a Jenyns Surgical Support Belt. The photograph is mounted on board and bears the caption "No. 6 Belt. A J.P. [Jenyns Patent] surgical support made in Australian by Jenyns Patent Corset Pty.".

Study of a young woman wearing a Jenyns corset. The photograph is mounted on board and includes an image of a young woman, facing to the front, in a draped costume with a separate image of the corset to one side.

Side view of a young woman wearing a Jenyns corset. The photograph is mounted on board and includes an image of a young woman in a draped costume with a separate image of the corset to one side.

Studio Portrait of Sarah Jenyns. The photograph is enclosed in a cardboard folder imprinted with the name of the photographer 'Montminy & Cie, 2 Rue St. Jean, Quebec [Canada]'.

Original not held. Digital copy only. 

Colourised Portrait of Sarah Jenyns. The photograph is enclosed in a cardboard folder imprinted 'Lemaire Studios, Newtown Bridge, Sydney'. The photograph has been inscribed 'Yours truly S.A. Jenyns, 1930'.

Original not held. Digital copy only. 

Portrait of Sarah Jenyns. The photograph is enclosed in a cardboard folder imprinted 'Regent Studios, Brisbane'.

Original not held. Digital copy only.

Studio Portrait of Sarah Jenyns. The photograph is mounted on board and enclosed in a cardboard folder embossed with the name of the photographer "H. Noel Maitland, Photographer'.

Original not held. Digital copy only. 

Jenyns Corsetry poster. Large advertising poster with illustrations of women wearing Jenyns corsets. The poster has been inscribed with possible alterations and may be a proof of the final product.

'Jacobean' corsets - British to the back-bone, adverstising poster

Catalogue from the Jenyns Patent Corset Pty

Scrapbook of advertisements for Jenyns corsetry. The advertisements are from a wide range of newspapers and publications including "The Medical Journal of Australia", "Brisbane Courier", "Australian Pastoralist", "Farmers Gazette", "Thargomindah Herald", and "The Presbyterian Outlook".

Advertising proof for Jenyns Patent Corset Pty. including an Illustration of their business premises in George Street, Brisbane.

Advertising proof for Jenyns Corsets Illustrating the side fastening application.

Advertising proof for Jenyns Corsets featuring an illustration of a young woman wearing a surgical corset.

Advertising proof illustrating the back view of a Jenyns Corset.

Advertising proof illustrating the front application of a Jenyns Corset.

Advertising proof illustrating the back view of a woman fastening a Jenyns Corset

Jenyns Patent Corset advertisement including an endorsement by Guys' Hospital Doctors of London. Coloured advertisement on board featuring an illustration of four young women wearing Jenyns corsets.

Sectional view of a Jenyns corset including a specimen of the patent "Verterbrella" steel support system.

Advertising booklet for The Jenyns' Patent Reducing & Supporting Corset.

Advertising booklet "Corsets The Jenyns Patent". The illustrated booklet, published in England, contains excerpts from letters of recommendation from customers.

Adverstising booklet 'The Foundation of beautiful lines'

Advertising booklet 'The figure beautiful for beauty and health choose the 'JP' corset' 2 copies

Advertising booklet 'Corselettes, wraps, stepins, brassiers'

Advertising leaflet 'Ladies! Mrs Jenyns patent corset'

Advertising booklet 'Mrs E.R. Jenyns, ladies surgical instrument maker'

Jenyns Corsetry brochure. The brochure contains an order form and illustrations of Jenyns products. When unfolded it presents illustrations of nine figure types and a list of products suited to each.

The Jenyns Corset: How To Put On

Jenyns Surgical Corsetry brochure.

Jenyns Corset booklet.

Jenyns Surgical Corsetry. The publication includes a guide to measuring and fitting, a descriptive list of items available, illustrations of figure types and appropriate corsets, illustrations and descriptions of surgical supports, surgical pads, and brassieres.

Printed by Simpson, Halligan & Co. Pty. Ltd., Wickham St, Valley, Brisbane

Newspaper clipping (unsourced) advertising Mrs Jenyns corsets, and inviting ladies to inspect them.