When I decided to create a new bathing suit pattern, I searched for
a modern book documenting Victorian bathing suits. To my surprise,
I couldn't find one. Yet I had quite a few period magazines with
engravings of bathing dresses in my collection. While I was doing
more research, I fell in love with the traditions and ethics
surrounding American, English, and French bathing. This book
focuses on the culture of swimming and sea bathing across the
decades, and on women's bathing suits, noting their styles,
variations, and evolution, all quoted from the original writers of
that time. For your enjoyment, I've included descriptions and
engravings of men's and children's suits when I could find them,
but their clothing was not as well documented as the ladies'
dresses. The culture and proper dress of bathing changed radically
during Queen Victoria's reign, led, of course, by the French. The
accepted ladies' one-piece bathing gown gave way to the two-piece
bathing suit, and bathing went from a medical treatment to a social
event. Even the French bathing dress was not admired in its early
days. It was plain, usually black, and, at best, boring. But once
fashion got hold of the bathing suit, the dress evolved rapidly. By
1870, many bathing suits were downright gorgeous. Fashion magazines
began to include descriptions and engravings on a regular basis,
vying to provide the most up-to-date styles. Bathing went from a
quick, unpleasant dip in the ocean to true enjoyment, and even
swimming became popular. Victorian Bathing and Bathing Suits has
over 125 period illustrations. It is intended for costume
historians, bathing enthusiasts, Victorian re-enactors, historical
writers and history buffs.
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2013 |
First published: |
November 2013 |
Authors: |
Deb Salisbury
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Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
128 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4929-7140-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Reference & Interdisciplinary >
Controversial knowledge >
General
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LSN: |
1-4929-7140-5 |
Barcode: |
9781492971405 |
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