For
centuries, women have allowed themselves to be squeezed, twisted, and squished to conform
to desired shapes. The history of underwear reveals a lot about women’s changing roles in
society – how we perceive ourselves, and how we’re viewed by others. The 1910's saw an end
to the hourglass figure with a tiny waist. Women were finally able to breathe and move more
freely. Did the demise of tight-lacing help women gain the right to vote in 1920? Underwear
matters.
This presentation is hands-on and participatory. Tight corseting exerted 22 pounds
of pressure on internal organs – find out what that actually feels like! Experience the difficulty of
completing everyday tasks while wearing a corset. Try on a bum roll, farthingale, and
crinoline!
This program is presented by Ehris Urban & Velya Jancz-Urban of Grounded Goodwife - groundedgoodwife.com.
Program is free. No registration is required.
For more information, please call 508.647.6520 or email Abby Walsh at awalsh@minlib.net.