The heritage of dress; being notes on the history and evolution of clothes (1908)
Webb, Wilfred Mark, 1868- · New York, The McClure Co.; London, E. Grant Richards · leaf 412
Heather Bigg,when speaking of the advantages of girding up theloins. (See page 329.) No account of dress and its developments wouldbe complete without a reference to Mrs. Bloomer andthe garments which now bear her name, and are DRESS REFORM 357 emblematical of rational costume. That women haveno… … Fig. 169.—A modern family, consisting- of the average-sized mother,the taller daughter, and the puny boy (from a drawing by MissAudrey Watson in Physical Efficiency, by Dr. Cantlie, by kindpermission of Messrs. Putnams Sons). to be a rooted objection on the part of the majorityto doffing skirts,…
Costume · Clothing and dress
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