Название: Corsets & Codpieces: A Social History of Outrageous Fashion Автор: Karen Bowman Издательство: Pen & Sword Books Год: 2016 Формат: PDF Страниц: 175 Размер: 17 mb Язык: English
Мода в истории и культуре от древности до современности.
Take a fresh look at history's hidden fashion disasters and discover the stories behind historical garments: • How removing a Medieval woman's headdress could reveal her as a harlot • Why Tudor men traded in their over-sized codpieces for corsets • The ridiculous roof-raising results of four-foot high Georgian headgear • How the crinoline caused a spate of shoplifting among Victorian ladies A fascinating read for fashionistas and history fans alike.