Crown Corset Company Corset manufacturer. Originally founded in New York by Edward W. Russell and William Batcheller, this maker of corsets moved to Bridgeport and established a factory in December of 1899. At the time, Bridgeport was home to several corset and undergarment manufacturers as well as companies that produced related lace and elastic products used in the undergarment industry. In addition to the famous Warner Brother's concern, Crown Corset joined the ranks of the Birdsey, Somers and Company, and Hawes Custom Corset. Like Warner's, Crown Corset was located on Bridgeport's South End, at Railroad and Myrtle Avenues. It has remained in Bridgeport and is still in operation today.