Bound and Determined: A Visual History of Corsets, 1850-1960 (Dover Fashion and Costumes) - Softcover

Book 56 of 74: Dover Fashion and Costumes

Seleshanko, Kristina

 
9780486478920: Bound and Determined: A Visual History of Corsets, 1850-1960 (Dover Fashion and Costumes)

Synopsis

This revealing history of corsetry ranges from the 19th through the mid-20th centuries to show how simple laced bodices developed into corsets of cane, whalebone, and steel. Lavish illustrations include line drawings and photographs from a diversity of sources, such as clothing catalogs, newspaper and popular magazine advertisements, and magazine articles.

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About the Author

Author of Dover's 60 Civil War Era Fashion Patterns, Kristina (Harris) Seleshanko has written 16 books and scores of articles for publications such as Woman's Day, Victorian Decorating and Lifestyle, and Sew News.

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