Unmentionables: A Brief History of Underwear by John Esten, Elaine Benson

Unmentionables: A Brief History of Underwear

John Esten, Elaine Benson

157 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

nonfiction history informative lighthearted medium-paced
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In ancient Greece, women strapped lengths of cloth across their breasts and then covered them with tunics. These bosom protectors were the antecedents of the brassiere, which didn't come along until the 20th century. With the use of fine art, phot...

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