Author: C. Willett Cunnington
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486319784
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 273
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Book Description
Fascinating, well-documented survey covering 6 centuries of English undergarments, enhanced with over 100 illustrations: 12th-century laced-up bodice, footed long drawers (1795), 19th-century bustles, 19th-century corsets for men, Victorian "bust improvers," much more.
Author: Amber J. Keyser
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books ™
ISBN: 1541522052
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 124
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For most of human history, the garments women wore under their clothes were hidden. The earliest underwear provided warmth and protection. But eventually, women's undergarments became complex structures designed to shape their bodies to fit the fashion ideals of the time. In the modern era, undergarments are out in the open, from the designer corsets Madonna wore on stage to Beyoncé's pregnancy announcement on Instagram. This feminist exploration of women's underwear reveals the intimate role lingerie plays in defining women's bodies, sexuality, gender identity, and body image. It is a story of control and restraint but also female empowerment and self-expression. You will never look at underwear the same way again.
Author: Hannah Holt
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250871212
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
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Packed with information, hilariously but accurately (well...except for the chickens) illustrated, Hannah Holt and Korwin Briggs' A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken is sure to wedge its way into the annals of history-based picture books. From Paleolithic loincloths to Henry VIII's wives wearing underwear on their heads to Mary Walker, a civil war surgeon who was arrested for wearing men's underwear and clothing to better work on patients, this book surveys the vast and fascinating history of our most private clothing. Modeled by chickens, we trace the history of underwear from the very first discovery- a paleolithic nomad whose body was found completely preserved in ice. From there, we look across time and culture in this completely accessible, new take on boring old nonfiction picture books.
Author: Christine Van Zandt
Publisher: Becker & Mayer
ISBN: 0760370605
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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A Brief History of Underpants explores the history of underwear with zany facts and illustrations. The cover features an interactive reveal wheel that turns to show underwear through the ages.
Author: Margaret Knight
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
ISBN: 9780670865215
Category : Clothing and dress
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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You'll find answers to these questions in Fashion Through the Ages. This stylish oversized gift book includes twelve lavish full-color interactive spreads that present fashion's highlights. From the Roman Empire to the 1960s, each of the twelve spreads feature: -- A man, a woman, a boy, and a girl dressed in outfits of the era.-- Lift-up flaps revealing all the layers of clothing beneath (each with a tiny caption).-- A gatefold page with a historical overview and a fashion overview of the era.-- NMargin illustrations showing accessories, such as shoes, hats, hairstyles, and jewelry.Chock-full of fashion history and stunning costumes by an award winning illustrator, Fashion Through the Ages is a "must-have" for every budding trend setter.
Author: Colleen Hill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780300208863
Category : Fashion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Exposed: a history of lingerie" traces developments in intimate apparel from the eighteenth century to the present. There are two types of lingerie, hard and soft. Hard lingerie includes corsets, bustles, and structured bras, whiile soft lingerie consists of unstructured garments, such as slips, nightgowns, and panties. "Exposed" begins with a sky blue corset and ends with a sapphire blue bra and panty set from luxury label La Perla..."--from exhibition flyer.
Author: Elaine Benson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780684822662
Category : Lingerie
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In ancient Greece, women strapped lengths of cloth across their breasts and then covered them with tunics. These bosom protectors were the antecedents of the brassiere, which didn't come along until the 20th century. With the use of fine art, photography, film stills, cartoons, and ads, Unmentionables describes the social history of a subject that holds a powerful fascination for us all. 120 full color and b&w illustrations.
Author: Kathy Shaskan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0147514487
Category : Fashion
Languages : en
Pages : 98
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Book Description
A humorous look at the science, fashion, and social ramifications of underwear throughout history.
Author: Béatrice Fontanel
Publisher: Abradale Press
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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Book Description
Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction.
Author: Melissa Leventon
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312383213
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 360
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Book Description
"This book was conceived, designed and produced by Ivy Press ... East Sussex"--T.p. verso.
