Corsets and codpieces
Karen Bowman
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Corsets and codpieces
by Karen Bowman
Published
2015
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Limited
Pages
192
ISBN-13
9781473869226
Description
Have you ever wondered why we wear the type of clothes we do? Packed with outlandish outfits, this exciting history of British fashion trends reveals the flamboyant fashions adopted (and discarded) by our ancestors. In the days before cosmetic surgery, people used bum rolls and bombastic breeches to augment their figures; painted their faces with poisonous concoctions; and doused themselves with scent to cover body odour. Take a fresh look at history's hidden fashion disasters and discover the stories behind historical garments: * How removing a Medieval woman's headdress could reveal her as a harlot * Why Tudor men traded in their over-sized codpieces for corsets * The ridiculous roof-raising results of four-foot high Georgian headgear * How the crinoline caused a spate of shoplifting among Victorian ladies Karen Bowman charts our sartorial history from the animal skins first used to cover our modesty and show off hunting skills, right up to the 20th century drive for practicality and comfort.
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How many pages are in Corsets and codpieces?
This edition of Corsets and codpieces has approximately 192 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Corsets and codpieces?
For most readers, Corsets and codpieces typically takes between 4h 0m and 2h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 48,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Corsets and codpieces?
The estimated word count for Corsets and codpieces is approximately 48,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Corsets and codpieces?
Corsets and codpieces was written by Karen Bowman.
When was Corsets and codpieces published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.