Support and Seduction: The History of Corsets and BrasThoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction. |
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Contents
Preface | 7 |
Medieval Breasts Small and Molded | 17 |
Out of the Blue the Breast of Agnès Sorel | 23 |
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| Title | Support and Seduction: The History of Corsets and Bras Abradale Bks History of Corsets and Bras |
| Author | Béatrice Fontanel |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Harry N. Abrams, 2001 |
| Original from | Cornell University |
| Digitized | 24 Jun 2009 |
| ISBN | 0810982080, 9780810982086 |
| Length | 160 pages |
| Subjects | › Design / Fashion & Accessories Design / Textile & Costume Social Science / Women's Studies |
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