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100 1 _aLord, William Barry,
_d1825-1884
245 1 4 _aThe corset and the crinoline
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-10-12
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aClothing and dress -- History
653 _aCorsets
653 _aCorsets -- Pictorial works
653 _aCrinolines
653 _aCrinolines -- Pictorial works
653 _aClothing and dress -- History -- Pictorial works
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53267
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