von Franz » Mo 17. Aug 2015, 20:29
Hallo Norbert,
unser Freund Peter Dick aus England hat eine ausführliche Antwort geschickt:
Franz
In normal language a 'crinoline' was a mid-19th century ladies dress, the very wide bottomed ones with a support hoop or whatever underneath to give it that very big look. I suspect you will know what I mean.
However, the dictionary says that it was also a stiff fabric; a stiff petticoat; and more importantly for you 'A framework of steel hoops worn for the same purpose', that is to keep the ladies skirt billowing out - we have all see the pictures.
So, as I remember, a 'crinoline was worn under a diving dress in the 19th century (specifically the Deane brother's in the early 1830s or thereabouts) when the diver was going deeper, to stop him suffering any chest or body damage. Again as I remember, this was because the earlier pumps were really not that efficient. I do not think that these crinolines were made of steel.
The person who would know immediately is John Bevan - I would have to spent some time sorting out the reference - so I have forwarded your email to him. I have given you the above information, so as to bring whatever he says in a better perspective.
Peter
"Crinolines" sind also Stützringe, die man früher im Anzuginneren bei tieferen Tauchgängen getragen hat. Diese sollten den Wasserdruck auf den Körper des Tauchers etwas abhalten da die damaligen Taucherpumpen nicht immer genügend Gegendruck erzeugten. . .
: )
Franz
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