The Corset and the Crinoline: A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time
1868
The Corset and the Crinoline: A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time
1868
The Corset and the Crinoline, published in 1868 by William Barry Lord, is a historical examination of women's fashion, focusing on the role of corsets and crinolines in shaping beauty ideals. The book traces the origins and societal implications of these garments from ancient civilizations to the 19th century, highlighting their impact on women's silhouettes and the pressures to conform to aesthetic standards. Illustrated with over fifty engravings and enriched by contemporary writings, it serves as a comprehensive guide to the evolution of women's attire and the ongoing debate surrounding corsetry.
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Lord, William Barry. The Corset and the Crinoline: A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time. Lex, lex-books.com/book/the-corset-and-the-crinoline-a-book-of-modes-and-costumes-from-remote-periods-to-fb7bf590-d1ac-4886-bb2c-3d8a156bb57a.Lord, W. B. (1868). The Corset and the Crinoline: A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/the-corset-and-the-crinoline-a-book-of-modes-and-costumes-from-remote-periods-to-fb7bf590-d1ac-4886-bb2c-3d8a156bb57aLord, William Barry. The Corset and the Crinoline: A Book of Modes and Costumes from Remote Periods to the Present Time. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/the-corset-and-the-crinoline-a-book-of-modes-and-costumes-from-remote-periods-to-fb7bf590-d1ac-4886-bb2c-3d8a156bb57a.
