Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2016-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 405 Lord, William Barry 1825 1884 Lord, W. B. (William Barry) 16025750 The corset and the crinoline : $b A book of modes and costumes from remote periods to the present time Produced by deaurider, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Corset and the Crinoline" by W. B. L. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the intricate relationship between fashion, specifically corsetry and crinolines, and their influence on female beauty ideals throughout history. The text delves into the various customs, styles, and societal implications tied to these garments, shedding light on women's pursuit of an aesthetically pleasing silhouette. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the historical context of corsets, tracing their origins to ancient practices across different cultures, including savage tribes and renowned civilizations such as Egypt and India. It discusses not only the physical creation of corsets but also the societal pressures placed on women to conform to a defined waistline, emphasizing the importance of aesthetics over health. The text hints at a broader examination of fashion trends that have evolved over time, making it clear that the book will serve as a comprehensive guide to the evolution of women's attire and the pervasive corset debate that accompanies it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Clothing and dress -- History Corsets Corsets -- Pictorial works Crinolines Crinolines -- Pictorial works Clothing and dress -- History -- Pictorial works GT Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Fashion & Costume Category: History - Other Category: Fashion 354619 2025-06-21T09:06:32.259497 text/html 333372 2024-10-23T01:14:18 text/html 2625972 2025-06-21T09:06:46.432448 application/epub+zip 2624343 2025-06-21T09:06:36.838502 application/epub+zip 204095 2025-06-21T09:06:33.002535 application/epub+zip 5222488 2025-06-21T09:06:51.166388 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5187495 2025-06-21T09:06:42.562391 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277485 2022-09-24T07:01:54.521547 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292882 2023-09-23T05:39:50.267960 text/plain 272963 2024-10-23T01:14:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17111 2025-06-21T09:06:51.341367 application/rdf+xml 22417 2025-06-21T09:06:33.119496 image/jpeg 3289 2025-06-21T09:06:33.061492 image/jpeg 2736612 2025-06-21T09:06:32.442581 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia