Fainting couch

Popular speculation explains the predominance of what is called a "fainting couch" in the 19th century as a result of women fainting because their corsets were too tight, restricting blood flow. The term "fainting couch" is not documented until the 20th century. Historian Stephanie Celiberti writes that there is nothing to suggest in advertising of the Victorian era that any article of furniture was created for people to use when feeling faint, and this should only be considered a myth. ==See also==