1. I am about 15 centimetres long, I am made of wood and I have a spring.

2. I was once squeezed shut and slipped inside an item of clothing.

3. I would expand and more gadgets like me would be placed inside other parts of the same piece clothing.

4. I would be used a few hours before a maid helped her lady pull on the two items I improved.

5. I made each of these items more comfortable and easier to wear.

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