How Long to Read Corsets and Crinolines

How Long Does it Take to Read Corsets and Crinolines?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 10 minutes to read Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this classic book, Norah Waugh explores the changing shapes of women’s dress from the 1500s to the 1920s. Simple laced bodices became corsets of cane, whalebone and steel, while padding at shoulders and hips gave way to the structures of farthingales, hoops and bustles. Corsets and Crinolines explains the cyclical nature of these fashions, and how waists and skirts changed shape and size through three distinct eras: The 1500s to 1670—farthingales and whaleboned bodies. 1670 to 1800—Stays and hooped petticoats. 1800 to 1925—corsets, crinolines and bustles. Each section describes how these...

How long is Corsets and Crinolines?

Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh is 190 pages long, and a total of 47,500 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 58% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Corsets and Crinolines Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 19 minutes to read Corsets and Crinolines aloud.

What Reading Level is Corsets and Crinolines?

Corsets and Crinolines is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Corsets and Crinolines?

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