For centuries, women have allowed themselves to be squeezed, twisted, and squished to conform to desired shapes. The history of underwear reveals a lot about women’s changing roles in society, how we perceive ourselves, and how we’re viewed by others. The 1910s saw an end to the hourglass figure with a tiny waist. Women were finally able to breathe and move more freely. Did the demise of tightlacing help women gain the right to vote in 1920? Underwear matters! Join mother-daughter duo, Velya Jancz-Urban and Ehris Urban for a funny and frank look at our foremothers’ journeys. Co-Sponsored with the Rogers Memorial Library.
