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Lara Corsets & Gowns w Historically Accurate & Inspired Garments for Women w |
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Corsets of 2000BC through the 15th century |
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2000BC |
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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 |
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14th Century |
Burgundian fashion has a corset like garment
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| 15th Century |
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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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Continue to next page - The 16th Century
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| 2000BC - 15th Century | The 16th Century | The 17th Century |
| The 18th Century | 1800 - 1850's | 1860's |
| 1870's | 1880's | 1890's |
| 1900 - 1910 | 1910-1920 | 1920 - 1970 |
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