What was the point of a crinoline?
Lesson Summary. Crinolines were a fashion trend that began in the mid-1840s and lasted until the late 1870s. This undergarment was used to allow women to showcase their trim waist by having a wide, bell-shaped skirt. While they were once made with horsehair and whalebone, they were re-designed by R.C.Jul 30, 2023
Lesson Summary. Crinolines were a fashion trend that began in the mid-1840s and lasted until the late 1870s. This undergarment was used to allow women to showcase their trim waist by having a wide, bell-shaped skirt. While they were once made with horsehair and whalebone, they were re-designed by R.C.Jul 30, 2023
