The History of Underclothes by C. Willett, PhiIlis Cunnington (z-lib.org)

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The History of Underclothes I Medieval Period T HROUGHOUT the Middle Ages the underclothing of both sexes possessed a characteristic inherited from earlier times. By tradition it was a part of costume entirely lacking significance. Its function was purely utilitarian. It was not used to express class distinction and only very indirectly to enhance sex attraction. The absence of these features was due to the simple reason that very little of the underclothing was exposed to view. No doubt there w…