Vintage Lingerie: Historical Patterns and Techniques Introduction
30 Patterns Based on Period Garments Plus Finishing Techniques--from title page
Contents: Patterns. Pantaloons, 1850; Khiva corset, 1890; Corset cover, 1897-1905; Combinations, 1900; Tango knickers, 1920s; Lace and chiffon brassiere and knickers, 1920s; Patent brassiere, 1920s; Bandeau brassiere, 1920-30; Strapless brassiere, 1930-7; Blue silk slip, 1930s; Girdle, 1932; Maternity girdle, 1940s; Linen knickers, 1940s; Satin suspender knickers, 1969; White satin girdle, 1930s; Tea-rose suspender belt, 1940s; Satin bra, 1937, and utility brassiere, 1940s; Strapless brassiere, 1940s; Strapless brassiere and waist cincher, 1950s; Beige silk slip, 1930-1950; Black corselet, 1950s; Dior-style brassiere, 1950s; Spirella fitting corset, 1960s; Lady Marlene long-line brassiere, 1970s; Gossard long-line brassiere, 1970s Projects. Black brassiere, 1930s; Waist slip, 1905 Techniques
Glossy hardcover, 28 cm., 128 pages, illus., (some color)
glossary, bibl., resources, index.
Author: Jill Salen
Published: 2012 St. Martin's Griffin, NY
Very good, minimal signs of use, clean and bright copy
