Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh

Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh

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Corsets and Crinolines is a study of the changing shapes of women's dress and how these were produced.

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Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh

Corsets and Crinolines is a study of the changing shapes of women's dress and how these were produced, how simple laced bodices became corsets of cane, whale-bone and steel, while padding at shoulders and hips gave way to the structures of farthingales, hoops and bustles. Added are contemporary tailors and dressmakers accounts, illustrations, index, a glossary of terms and materials, appendices on the repair and manufacture of corsets and crinolines.
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ISBN 13 9780878305261
ISBN 10 0878305262
Title Corsets and Crinolines
Author Norah Waugh
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1954-01-01
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.