The history of underclothes

Name/Title

The history of underclothes

Entry/Object ID

GT2073.C8

Description

Fascinating survey of various undergarments worn by the English over six centuries. Enhanced with over 100 period illustrations depicting laced-up bodices, embroidered linen drawers, hooped petticoat support, footed long drawers, bustles, corsets for men, Victorian "bust improvers," and much more.

Lexicon

Search Terms

underwear

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Cecil Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington

Publisher

Dover

Date Published

1992

Call No.

GT2073.C8

ISBN

486271242, 9780486271248

LCCN

91048049

Notes

Length: 272