The History of Underclothes,9780486271248

The History of Underclothes

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Edition: Reprint
ISBN13: 9780486271248
ISBN10: 0486271242
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1992-05-26
Publisher(s): Dover Publications
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Summary

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 in bentwood (c. 1750), footed long drawers (1795), 19th-century bustles, early 19th-century corsets for men, Victorian "bust improvers," much more.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
6(5)
Introduction 11(10)
Medieval Period
21(13)
1485-1625
34(19)
1626-1710
53(15)
1711-1790
68(28)
1791-1820
96(24)
1821-1840
120(14)
1841-1856
134(18)
1857-1866
152(17)
1867-1882
169(15)
1883-1896
184(16)
1897-1908
200(19)
1909-1918
219(15)
1919-1939
234(25)
Bibliography 259(2)
Appendix 261(2)
Index 263

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