Fashion & Costume - Accessories & Shoes, Fashion & Costume - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Fascinating survey of various undergarments worn by the English over six centuries. Well-documented, scholarly presentation enhanced with over 100 period illustrations depicting laced-up bodice of the 12th century, embroidered linen drawers (1500s), hooped petticoat support (c. 1750), footed long drawers (1795), 19th-century bustles, early 19th-century corsets for men, Victorian "bust improvers," much more.Synopsis
Fascinating, well-documented survey covering 6 centuries of English undergarments, enhanced with over 100 illustrations: 12th-century laced-up bodice, footed long drawers (1795), 19th-century bustles, 19th-century corsets for men, Victorian "bust improvers," much more.
Booknews
A scholarly, but thoroughly entertaining illustrated history of undergarments worn by the English over the past 600 years, originally published in 1951 by Michael Joseph Ltd., London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Book Details
Published
May 1, 1992
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
272
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486271248