The Costumiers

Episode 3: Pain for Pleasure

January 30, 2021 Penny & Lucy Season 1 Episode 3
The Costumiers
Episode 3: Pain for Pleasure
Show Notes

In this episode we explore the painful and dangerous aspects of clothing causing discomfort, disease and often death. Victorian frocks laden with arsenic, bone-crushing corsets, historical hair removal and traditional Chinese foot binding are all discussed in this episode. Take a listen, if you can stomach it...