|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewFascinating, 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. "". . . thoroughness and most impressive scholarship . . . much entertaining detail and . . . pleasant humour."" - The Times Literary Supplement (London)Underwear - practical garments with a utilitarian function or body coverings that serve an erotic purpose? As this fascinating and intelligently written study shows, the role played by underclothing over the last several centuries has been a varied one.In a well-documented, profusely illustrated volume combining impressive scholarship with an entertaining, often humorous style, two distinguished clothing historians consider undergarments worn by the English over the past 600 years. Beginning with the Middle Ages, the authors cover centuries of clothing history, including the Tudor period, the Restoration, the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and the twentieth century up to the eve of World War II. Drawing on extensive, research, the Cunningtons illuminate the role and function of underwear: it protected the wearer against the elements, supported costume shapes, served as an erotic stimulus, symbolised class distinctions, and fulfilled other social, sanitary, and economic functions. Enhancing the detailed, comprehensive text are more than 100 period illustrations and photographs depicting a laced-up bodice of the twelfth century, embroidered linen drawers of the sixteenth century, a hooped petticoat support in bentwood (c. 1750), footed long drawers (1795), nineteenth-century bustles, early nineteenth-century corsets for men, ""Frillies for the Tiny Lady"" (1939), and much more. A bibliography, appendix, and index complete a valuable reference work that will appeal to costume historians, sociologists, and other readers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: C. Willett Cunnington , P. E. CunningtonPublisher: Dover Publications Inc. Imprint: Dover Publications Inc. Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.325kg ISBN: 9780486271248ISBN 10: 0486271242 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 01 February 2000 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS INTRODUCTION I. MEDIEVAL PERIOD II. 1485-1625 III. 1626-1710 IV. 1711-1790 V. 1791-1820 VI. 1821-1840 VII. 1841-1856 VIII. 1857-1866 IX. 1867-1882 X. 1883-1896 XI. 1897-1908 XII. 1909-1918 XIII. 1919-1939 BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX INDEXReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |