Lynn Sorge English: 1 book
Stays and Body Image in London
The Staymaking Trade, 1680–1810
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2015
This book fills a significant gap in the literature on eighteenth-century social and cultural history. Starting with their production and trade, Sorge-English looks at the intricacies of the staymaker’s craft, the role of gender in the design and manufacture of stays and the changing shape of stays over time.
