The History of UnderclothesA fascinating survey of various undergarments worn by the English over six centuries. A well-documented, scholarly presentation enhanced with over 100 period illustrations depicting laced-up bodices of the 12th century, embroidered linen drawers (1500s), hooped petticoat supports in bentwood (c. 1750), footed long drawers (1795), 19th-century bustles, early 19th-century corsets for men, Victorian "bust improvers," and much more. |
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15TH CENTURY advertised appear attached band became become bodice braies brassière breast breeches broderie anglaise busk bust bustle buttons cambric Cami-knickers camisole century chemise class distinction clothes collar concealed corset cotton cravat crêpe crêpe de Chine crinoline cuffs day-shirt drawers dress dress-shirt edged elastic embroidered English Costume erotic falling bands farthingale fashion Fashion journal fastened feminine figure flannel flounces frill front opening Gallery of English garment gusset hips hoop jabot JAEGER knee knickers lace ladies legs linen longcloth material merino mode Museum nainsook narrow neck neckband night-cap NIGHTCLOTHES nightdress nightgown pair pantalettes period petticoat pink pleated Princess petticoat prudery pyjamas ribbon round ruffles satin sex attraction shape shirt-front shoulder side silk skirt sleeves smock social specimen starched stays striped studs Tailor and Cutter trimmed tucked underclothing undergarments underwear usually vest Victorian waist waistband waistcoat wear wearer whalebone wide Woman's women wool woollen worn wrist yards