This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 16025750
Title: The corset and the crinoline : A book of modes and costumes from remote periods to the present time
Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Corset and the Crinoline" by W. B. L. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the intricate relationship between fashion, specifically corsetry and crinolines, and their influence on female beauty ideals throughout history. The text delves into the various customs, styles, and societal implications tied to these garments, shedding light on women's pursuit of an aesthetically pleasing silhouette. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the historical context of corsets, tracing their origins to ancient practices across different cultures, including savage tribes and renowned civilizations such as Egypt and India. It discusses not only the physical creation of corsets but also the societal pressures placed on women to conform to a defined waistline, emphasizing the importance of aesthetics over health. The text hints at a broader examination of fashion trends that have evolved over time, making it clear that the book will serve as a comprehensive guide to the evolution of women's attire and the pervasive corset debate that accompanies it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lord, William Barry, 1825-1884
EBook No.: 53267
Published: Oct 12, 2016
Downloads: 223
Language: English
Subject: Clothing and dress -- History
Subject: Corsets
Subject: Corsets -- Pictorial works
Subject: Crinolines
Subject: Crinolines -- Pictorial works
Subject: Clothing and dress -- History -- Pictorial works
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16025750
Title: The corset and the crinoline : A book of modes and costumes from remote periods to the present time
Note: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by deaurider, Karin Spence and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Corset and the Crinoline" by W. B. L. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the intricate relationship between fashion, specifically corsetry and crinolines, and their influence on female beauty ideals throughout history. The text delves into the various customs, styles, and societal implications tied to these garments, shedding light on women's pursuit of an aesthetically pleasing silhouette. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the historical context of corsets, tracing their origins to ancient practices across different cultures, including savage tribes and renowned civilizations such as Egypt and India. It discusses not only the physical creation of corsets but also the societal pressures placed on women to conform to a defined waistline, emphasizing the importance of aesthetics over health. The text hints at a broader examination of fashion trends that have evolved over time, making it clear that the book will serve as a comprehensive guide to the evolution of women's attire and the pervasive corset debate that accompanies it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lord, William Barry, 1825-1884
EBook No.: 53267
Published: Oct 12, 2016
Downloads: 223
Language: English
Subject: Clothing and dress -- History
Subject: Corsets
Subject: Corsets -- Pictorial works
Subject: Crinolines
Subject: Crinolines -- Pictorial works
Subject: Clothing and dress -- History -- Pictorial works
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.