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Corsets of 2000BC through the 15th century

 
     

2000BC

 

The Minoans of the island of Crete had a snake goddess who wore a fitted vest that helped support and display the breasts as well as leather rings or bands that confined and accentuated the waist

14th Century

 

 

Burgundian fashion has a corset like garment

 

15th Century

 

The Cotte, a band to bind the bust is sometimes worn

The shirt, shift or chemise first appears for cleanliness.

In Spain the Farthingale is worn

 

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