Inside Out: A Brief History of Underwear

(by Shelley Tobin) Using items from Britain's National Trust's costume collections, the author traces the development of foundation garments from vast skirt supports, stays, and corsets of the 18th century to the early 20th century when the colors and trimmings used made underwear something to show. Full color illustrations throughout. Paper, 48 pp, 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 ISBN 0707803705