Chronicles the history of women's and men's underwear from the sixteenth century to the present, with color photographs, sketches, and historical notes for each

Originally published: New York: Batsford, [1971].

This book looks at underwear in general from 1490, and in some depth over the last 150 years, highlighting women's underwear, which is perhaps the most intrigui

A glorious companion volume to Historical Fashion in Detail- The 17th and 18th Centuries and Modern Fashion in Detail, this book captures the opulence and varie

Fascinating, well-documented survey covering 6 centuries of English undergarments, enhanced with over 100 illustrations: 12th-century laced-up bodice, footed lo