Unmentionables (Clothing as history, pt. 2)

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. This Victorian era euphemism refers to underwear—in this case, undergarments of all types.  They can be worn for the sake of modesty, to protect the body, to enhance the outward appearance, or some combination thereof.  From Victorian prudishness to Calvin Klein advertisements, to underwear…

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