The corset
Corset
wearing necessary and appropriate to wear in the olden times.
1900 new
style of corset introduced. Meant to be healthier as there was less pressure on
the body. Placing emphasis on the bust and on the derriere.
> Watch old films with corsets in
etc.
> Look at corsets in books
> Look in to etiquette
Role of fashion in Modern life. Not only clothing the body
but protecting the body. Individuals could protect themselves beyond labour. If
you did have to work you never got your hands dirty. The corset assisted this
as you can’t do manual labour in a corset.
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The beginning:
Lucille - her history (already known from Illustration project & group project)
Sense of being partly dressed, more underwear than outwear
Watch Peggy
Guggenheim documentary
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