By Subject > Antiques, Collecting > Costume, Textiles > 6 > Fashion in Underwear: from Babylon to Bikini Briefs Fashion in Underwear: from Babylon to Bikini Briefs Author: Elizabeth Ewing Retail Price: $12.95 Availability: In Stock Format: Book Pages: 160 Contents: Click to View Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11 ISBN: 0486476499 EAN: 978-0-486-47649-0 UPC: 8-00759-47649-7 This revealing and profusely illustrated book documents the design and manufacture of intimate apparel from the ancient world through the 20th century. It traces the development of hoops, petticoats, corsets, brassieres, and other garments, examining the ways in which these items reflect social influences such as sexuality and women's emancipation. Reprint of the edition published by B. T. Batsford, Ltd., London, 1971. Ready to Buy? Add this to your cart (you can always remove it later.) Shopping here is Guaranteed Safe! Here's a sample of other Dover titles that may interest your customers. 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