Corsets and Codpieces: A History of Outrageous Fashion, from Roman Times to the Modern Era

by Karen Bowman

If Rosalinda is unfortunate in her Mole, Nigranilla is as unhappy in a Pimple, which forces her, against her Inclinations, to Patch on the Whig Side.

‘For conscientious reasons, based on the teaching of the Holy Scripture, I have decided to discontinue all ladies hairdressing forthwith and I wish this announcement to save as far as possible those concerned from any inconvenience that may be caused thereby.’

A dowager in a décolleté tulle dress, with nothing on her head, is hideous, almost odious.