In the 1960s, many feminist groups formed in Quebec to demand social reform. They advocated for better conditions in the textile industry, among other demands. Wages were mediocre and women workers were restricted to production and secretarial jobs. From 1970 onwards, they had access to more options, such as product design.

1945 - 1965

Working at Dominion Corset

The Dominion Corset factory was located on Dorchester Street. Company founder Georges-Élie Amyot acquired the former Guillaume Bresse and Company shoe factory in 1897. This factory produced corsets, bras and the cardboard boxes used to package products. The factory was renowned for its architecture and the quality of the women’s lingerie it produced, notably the Sarong and Daisyfresh lines in the 1950s. Dominion Corset was sold to Canadelle WonderBra in 1988. The manufacturer then moved to the Vanier Industrial Park.

Dominion Corset secretariat and accounting

Studio Daniel Enr. In the 1960s, many feminist groups formed in Quebec to demand social reform. They advocated for better conditions in the textile industry, among other demands. Wages were mediocre and women workers were restricted to production and secretarial jobs. From 1970 onwards, they had access to more options, such as product design.

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Depicted period: 1963

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