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Record 1 1993-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing Accessories
CONT

Made by specialist craftsmen, phallic in shape, often finely engraved with amorous verses and devices, and sometimes even concealing a dagger, the erotic symbolism of the busk is beyond dispute. (Fashion and Fetishism, 1982, p. 30).

CONT

stiffened by two busks -- strip of wood or steel -- placed down each side of the lacing. (Unmentionables from Fig Leaves to Scanties, 1933, p. 90).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires vestimentaires
CONT

Le corps piqué était maintenu [...] à l'aide d'un busc apparent, c'était une lame de buis, d'ivoire, de nacre gravée ou bien d'acier, même d'argent damasquiné. Ce busc était destiné à maintenir raide et droit le corps piqué qui est recouvert et caché par la basquine. (Le costume (La Renaissance - Louis XIII), 1990, p. 26).

CONT

Avec Watteau, Fragonard, Saint-Aubin [...], on va seulement connaître les secrets [...], la grâce d'un dos ou d'un bras alangui, libérés des buscs et des baleines. (Le costume (Restauration - Belle Époque), 1990, p. 63).

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