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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Preface | 7 |
Medieval Breasts Small and Molded | 17 |
Out of the Blue the Breast of Agnès Sorel | 23 |
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