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

Unmentionables: A Brief History of Underwear

Elaine Benson, John Esten

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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