Making Waves: Swimsuits and the Undressing of America

ISBN-10
0877013985
ISBN-13
9780877013983
Series
Making Waves
Category
History
Pages
160
Language
English
Published
1989
Publisher
Chronicle Books (CA)
Authors
Gideon Bosker, Lena Lenček

Description

Explores the design and manufacture of swimwear throughout the twentieth century and delves into the psychological and social roots of swimsuit styles and their appeal

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