The corset and the crinoline : a book of modes and costumes from remote periods to the present time (1868)
Lord, William Barry · London : Ward, Lock, and Tyler · leaf 116
dy fall down theother day, and, believe me, sir, she very much resembled an overturnedbell without a clapper. Many other disasters I could tell you of thatbefall themselves as well as others by means of this unwieldy garment.I wish, Mr. Guardian, you would join with me in showing your dislike… … Costumes after Wattbau. Ill
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