The History of Underclothes

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.

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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The History of Underclothes

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