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Gilded Age Undergarments: What Did Mrs. Astor Wear (Under There)?
Gilded Age Undergarments: What Did Mrs. Astor Wear (Under There)?
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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Apr 2, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Fashion historian and author, Dr. Elizabeth L. Block returns to The Gilded Gentleman for a truly "undercover" investigation. This time, Liz joins Carl to discuss the world of corsets, bustles, straps and stockings, all of which comprised the undergarment engineering that helped make the glorious gowns by Worth and other designers appear as glamorous as they did. In addition to the architecture and the food, it is the fashion of the Gilded Age that always elicits comments and sighs at the very beauty and craftsmanship of the great gowns that swept by on ballroom floors. But the stunning and costly gowns, whether for a ball or for wear during the day, required a complex combination of undergarments to not only make the wearer feel comfortable, but also to give the outer clothing its required shape. Dr. Elizabeth Block joins Carl for a discussion that includes insight into not only what garments were required, but also just how they were made and how they were worn. You may be surprised at just how comfortable and wearable some undergarments actually were. Liz and Carl's discussion includes a look at such curious accessories as the "lobster bustle" and even a corset for men. Related episode: Gilded Age French Fashion: The House of Worth and Beyond LinksElizabeth Block -
Released:
Apr 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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