The History of Underclothes,9780486271248

The History of Underclothes

by ;
Edition: Reprint
ISBN13: 9780486271248
ISBN10: 0486271242
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1992-05-26
Publisher(s): Dover Publications
List Price: $14.95

Buy New

In Stock Usually Ships in 24-48 Hours
$14.50
Add to Cart

Rent Book

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Rent Digital

Online: 1825 Days access
Downloadable: Lifetime Access
$14.57
$14.57
Add to Cart

Used Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $2.45

This item is being sold by an Individual Seller and will not ship from the Online Bookstore's warehouse. The Seller must confirm the order within two business days. If the Seller refuses to sell or fails to confirm within this time frame, then the order is cancelled.

Please be sure to read the Description offered by the Seller.

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

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.