Women’s clothing went through an interesting transition in the 1890s. Big changes took place in how the clothes were made, bought and worn.
The history behind corsets: how a piece of clothing sparked controversy, criticism and empowerment – The Wildcat Tribune
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The History of Corsets - A journey through the ages
Nineteenth-Century Silhouette and Support, Essay, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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A Millennium of Undergarments - The New York Times
History Happenings: Bustles go, corsets stay — women's fashions in the 1890s
Bustle - Wikipedia
History Happenings: Bustles go, corsets stay — women's fashions in the 1890s