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Original Leisure & Entertainment

A Brief On Lingerie ~ The History of Ordinary Things

Do you wonder about the history of women’s undergarments? From the time of our origins until the 1500s, NO underwear was worn. This made toileting, i.e. squatting, easy. So, what was the purpose of early undergarments?

  1. Warmth
  2. Comfort from the rub of rough fabrics
  3. Absorbing body oils and sweat to keep fabrics clean
  4. Shaping the body

1500s – This century claims . . . 

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