Support and Seduction : A History of Corsets and Bras

Fontanel, Beatrice

ISBN 10: 0810940868 / ISBN 13: 9780810940864

Published by Abrams, Inc., 1997

About this Item

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Seller Inventory # 964720-6

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Support and Seduction : A History of Corsets and Bras
• Publisher: Abrams, Inc.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810940868
• ISBN 13: 9780810940864
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Compressed, uplifted, flattened, and pointed--women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. This lighthearted book, loaded with historical facts and anecdotes and images ranging from the hilarious to the sublime, recounts the often surprising history of the garments Western women have worn for support--and seduction. 220 illustrations, 60 in full color.

Synopsis

This lighthearted work recounts the often surprising history of the many types of garments Western women have worn for support and seduction. The tale begins in ancient Crete and continues via classical Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the 19th century to the present day.