Whalebone was vital in historical garments for shaping the body, not used in modern clothing.

Historical Fashion

Using actual whalebone is now unethical due to conservation efforts to protect whales.

Environmental Ethics

The use of 'whalebone' indicates a historical setting or awareness of past fashion practices.

Whalebone tools were common everyday items in the past, replaced by modern alternatives.

Today, whalebone items are considered rare and can be found in antiques or museums.

Modern references to 'whalebone' in tools often carry a nostalgic or historical tone.