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The History of Underclothes
by C. Willett Cunnington,PhiIlis Cunnington
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.
Table of Contents for The History of Underclothes
| LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | | INTRODUCTION | | I. MEDIEVAL PERIOD | | II. 1485-1625 | | III. 1626-1710 | | IV. 1711-1790 | | V. 1791-1820 | | VI. 1821-1840 | | VII. 1841-1856 | | VIII. 1857-1866 | | IX. 1867-1882 | | X. 1883-1896 | | XI. 1897-1908 | | XII. 1909-1918 | | XIII. 1919-1939 | | BIBLIOGRAPHY | | APPENDIX | | INDEX |
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