Please note you can get this pattern printed in black and white for about $2-3 per A0 page if you shop for a good price or use an online copy shop. This is not a printed pattern. This is a PDF digital download. You will receive links to several files immediately upon ordering sent to the email address used to order. You will receive several files that are letter size: How to print, the front and back cover, and the sewing instructions. You will also receive several A0 size files which are meant to be printed full size at a copy shop or on your home printer using the "poster" option in Adobe Acrobat. You will receive the entire pattern in A0 size in color with solid lines. You will also receive the entire pattern in A0 size in black dashed lines with size layers. Also included are A0 files that contain just View A and B, just View C, and just View D. There is a separate file with the capes so you can print just one cape, 2 or 3 capes, or the pattern pieces for 4 capes. This means you can print just the View you want, just the amount of capes you want, in just the size you want. If you are unwilling or unable to install the free software for PDF Reader on your device, such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit, the files are tiled for you. Please note that if you use a pre-tiled file, you cannot choose any size paper other than letter or A4 and the size layer function will not work. Pattern #136 #136 MENS AND LADIES LATE GEORGIAN AND REGENCY GREATCOAT AND GARRICK C. 1750-1825 Sizes 34-56 all included with size layers This pattern was made using a period coat in the author's collection. Mens and Ladies Late Georgian and Regency Greatcoat and Garrick, c. 1750- 1825. The pattern contains a Greatcoat which can be cut either single or double breasted and has the choice of a standing or a stand-and-fall collar. Any view, men's or ladies, can have capes and the capes can be removable. When paired with either the 3 layer cape or 4 layer cape option it is called a Carrick coat. The instructions include modern (theatrical) collar construction and period pad stitching. The coat body is the same for either the mans or ladies version with only the sleeves being different. The front of the coat is plain. The back of the coat has pleats, a pocket flap, and pockets at the side backs, near the waist. The center back of the coat can be either finished with a pleat at center back waist and a back vent at the bottom, or finished so that the back is open all the way from the waist to the bottom. For ladies there is an optional belt included. The sleeves are full at the sleeve heads, cut two piece, with a fully functioning large cuff that folds up at the wrist. The sleeves are long, covering part of the hand as was fashionable in the period. This overcoat is drafted to fit over the men's garments of the period; shirt, vest, and tailcoat, so there is considerable ease drafted into the overcoat. There can be up to 10 inches of ease, depending on where you measure the body and the breadth of the coat. It is therefore recommended that a muslin be cut of the body of the coat and tried on over the garments intended to be worn under it before choosing a size and cutting your fashion cloth. The two cape options, 3 or 4 layers, both have a full cape on top and on the bottom, with the middle cape for the 3 cape option, and the middle 2 capes for the 4 cape option, being faux capes. The capes can be cut with either square or rounded front edges.
Evening dress of machine net and silk satin, Great Britain, c.1820.
With two books out in December, both of which have heroines who start out as well-behaved young ladies (even if that doesn't last long!) I was interested to see how they could pass their time when they were not being romanced by dashing cavalry officers (The Officer & the Proper Lady) or mysterious adventurers (Innocent Courtesan to Adventurer's Bride). Writing letters was a major occupation every day and with numerous postal deliveries in London messages could be exchanged with almost modern speed. This charming lady (Ackermann 1813) is wearing morning dress and a pretty cap while she catches up with her correspondence. Reading was another unexceptional pastime - provided the book wasn't one of those shocking Minerva press novels - and so much the better if it could be combined with a healthy walk in the countryside. The lady engrossed in her book is from Journal des Dames et des Modes (1811). Perhaps she's reading sermons, but somehow I doubt it. Every young lady was supposed to be proficient at sketching and to record charming scenes with pencil or watercolours. This rather rakish young lady is another from the Journal, this time 1801. Her expression suggests something more interesting than a stll life - I wonder if she is drawing a gentleman? The scene below from a memorandum book of 1805 is certainly more proper. Two very smartly dressed ladies have called to see their friend engaged in painting another friend's portrait. Memorandum books often showed charming groups of ladies engaged in fashionable pursuits. Proficiency at music was considered even more important than drawing and here there is both a harp and a pianoforte (1805). I think the friends are planning their music for an evening reception - perhaps the one leaning on the piano is agreeing what she will sing with the pianist while the lady with the harp - a more elegant and expensive instrument to learn - looks on. No doubt they are hoping that eligible young gentlemen will join in duets or turn the music for them. Craft work was also considered a suitable occupation for a lady. One might make a reticule, create a scrap-covered screen, grow ferns on the windowsill or net a snood for your hair. An interest in natural history was unexceptional - shells and coral were collected and seaweed pressed to make pictures. Very adventurous ladies might create a shell grotto in the garden or turn a summerhouse into an "Alpine" cabin with pine cones. These friends from another memorandum book of 1805 are admiring a collection of shells and corals which look very exotic and probably, expensive. Or did a relative in the navy or the East India Company collect them and send them back to be marvelled over? Louise Allen
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The Expedition The Expedition, consisting of a polonaise and skirt, makes a grand statement- regal in stature and impressive in details. The polonaise is a burgundy and bronze damask blend and is trimmed with revers of vintage silk velvet in a light brown, and satin pleats and covered buttons of the same color. The front buttons are velvet covered, and fasten up to the satin false shirt front. Fastened with snaps, this shirt front is adorned with extremely ornate vintage lace, hand-stitched onto the fabric. The collar and cuffs are of fine linen from a vintage tuxedo shirt. At the base of the throat is a brass apothecary style beetle brooch. Edging the hem of the polonaise is coordinating trim and ball fringe. The skirt, yards and yards of vintage silk velvet, features an extremely deep hem of box-pleated ruffles of tan satin with velvet covered buttons at every pleat. The pleated hem gives this skirt beautiful movement in motion. The hat, a 1920's beauty in tan silk velvet, has been redesigned with swoops of curled feathers and satin in burgundy, and a delightful "bow" style stand at the back for added height. A coordinating purse in tan velvet with brass frame accompanies the suit. Made for use with a moderate bustle. Hat, brooch and purse ARE included with skirt and bodice. Gloves, corset, bustle and petticoat are not included. Size 12-14. Waist size approximately 28-32", bust size 38-43". Sizing is primarily dependent on waist size & is alterable to a smaller waist. There is some flexibility in the bust size due to the tendency of corsets to push everything up. Any questions, please ask! Note- Shipping reflects careful packaging. Should charges be found to be excessive, the difference will be refunded. * Underarm protectors have been sewn into jacket, as it has been used for fashion shoots and events. There may be minor, normal soiling at hemline. Dry cleaning is recommended.
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Every now and again, we like to have a little look through the collection held at The Victoria and Albert, for there are so many treasures. The online catalogue, featured on their website, is a particularly useful tool for fans of all things historical. Pieces are often listed with lots of information and high quality
On our weekly delve into the archive, we revisit a 1950 feature in which Vita Sackville-West writes about the creation of her garden at Sissinghurst, which she made from scratch together with her husband Harold Nicolson.
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I thought I'd get the New Year of 2012 off to an Ackermann's start and post the wonderful Furniture plates they published for the years 1809-1828. Back in the Regency your home fashions were just as important as your personal wardrobe so Ackermann's included nearly as many furniture plates as it did fashions in every monthly issue. I have found these images to be a wonderful treasure trove of digital inspiration and I hope you do too. My favorite of all the Furniture plates have to be the curtains - I love them so much that I devoted an entire blog post to them in November 2011 that can be seen HERE. I even digitally altered many of my favorites for easy use in digital artwork and posted those new creations to my deviantART account so other artists could use them too - I hope you take a look at them both. My top pick for the 1809-1815 furniture plates is this Library Couch from 1811 done in a Regency "Greek Revival" Style Frame for the above image was created by me and can be found on my deviantART account - HERE A bit about Ackermann's for those who are new to my Ackermann blog posts. Ackermann's Repository was a popular periodical, published in England from 1809-1828. It's full name was "The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashion, and Politics" published by R. Ackermann. but it was referred to as simply Ackermann's Repository to keep it simple. These monthly issues were produced with the intention of binding each collection into book form (2 volumes per year) and so the plates in each issue were were numbered accordingly into 3 series; Series 1 ran from 1809-1815 Series 2 ran from 1816 - 1822 Series 3 ran from 1823 - 1828 The repository included a wide variety of entertaining articles including the latest in furnishing trends. Today I'm posting the hand colored furniture plates that were published for series 1 (1809-1815) *** See my previous blog posts from June 29, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011 for other Ackermann images.*** Ackermann Repository Furniture Plates from 1809 - 1815 These hand-colored furniture plates from AR series 1 (1809 - 1815) show the popular and cutting edge in home decor for this time period in England. Those with large disposable incomes would regularly update their home to stay current with the trends just as they regularly changed their wardrobes. However those of lesser means would have use this information as inspiration for adding accents or key pieces to their homes so as to stay in the" mode" as it were. Several styles such as Grecian (neo-classical) and Gothic were considered acceptable styles throughout 1809-1828 so redecorating to stay in fashion could be as simple as recovering existing furniture in a new fabric, hanging new drapes and painting a room an "in fashion" color. These are all things that need to be done anyway from time to time to avoid having a "shabby" home; so when you really think about it, it resembles how many of us may update our home too from time to time. This reminds me it's time to paint my kitchen - giggles. 1809 This was the first year for Ackermann's Repository so the furniture plates they printed were fairly normal home items such as tables, chairs, sofas and ladies toilet sets. There was lots of beautiful gilded wood and some amazing trims. I just love all the trims on the Regency items, be they furniture or fashion. 1809 - Sofa Bed from Ackermann's Repository 1809 - Drawing Room Chair Table and Accessories from Ackermann's Repository 1809 - Chaise Lounge and Window Seat from Ackermann's Repository 1809 - Ladies Secretary and Parlor Chair from Ackermann's Repository 1809 - Library Sofa and Candelabra from Ackermann's Repository 1809 - Ladies Toilet, Fauteuil, Footstool and Chamber Bath from Ackermann's Repository Fauteuil - an 18th century, open-arm, carved relief, wooden chair with upholstered seat. Chamber Bath - A wash basin type of personal bath you would sit in to clean yourself. (not the full immersion type of bathtubs we have today). Here is the full Ackermann's description for the above 1809 Ladies Toilet Ackermann's Description of the Ladies Toilet and Accessories 1809 - Drawing Room Chairs from Ackermann's Repository Ackermann's Repository showed many furniture items in the Grecian style for 1809. Beautiful wood with gilding, rich upholstered fabrics and lovely fringes and tassels. Curtains were also considered part of the furniture plates they published. These are two Ackermann's published in 1809. To see all the Regency curtains from Ackermann's click HERE To me this looks like a leopard spotted curtain and is one of my favorites 1809 - French curtain from Ackermann's Repository 1810 With the first year of publication behind them Ackermann's Repository chose to show some innovative furnishings and contraptions in their second year of publication. A circular movable bookcase, convertible globe writing tables, and even a Regency era invalid chair "wheelchair" was included in the furniture plates for 1810. 1810 - A new innovation - Circular Movable Bookcase from Ackermann's Repository 1810 - Gothic Library Furniture (Sofa, Table, Chair and Footstool) from Ackermann's Repository 1810 - Patent Sideboard and Dining Tables from Ackermann's Repository The above image if for the a Patented Sideboard with Dining Tables. This could be commissioned in any size needed and was made in such a way that the dining tables can be shut up within the sideboard when not in use and the extra table leaves are stored as shown in the middle top drawer of the sideboard. 1810 - Convertible Globe / Writing Table from Ackermann's Repository 1810 - Comfortable Salon and Library Chairs from Ackermann's Repository 1810 - Sideboard and Dining Room Chair from Ackermann's Repository 1810 - Banquette suite of sofa and chair - furniture for summer or foreign climates from Ackermann's Repository 1810 - Invalid Chair "Wheelchair" from Ackermann's Repository Below is the Ackermann's description for this innovative chair. Ackermann's Repository Description of the Invalid Chair from Ackermann's Repository 1810 - Innovative Library or Bedroom Chairs with Attached Accessories from Ackermann's Repository 1810 - Curtain Designs from Ackermann's Repository 1811 Ackermann's continued to show us more interesting furniture innovations in the 1811 issues. Among them were; a ladies convertible work/game table, a library chair that would flip and become a set of steps and the most interesting Merlin's Chair for invalids. 1811 - Swan embellished Circular Sofa from Ackermann's Repository 1811 - Two Drawing Room Chairs from Ackermann's Repository 1811 - Library Couch from Ackermann's Repository 1811 - Military Couch Bed from Ackermann's Repository 1811 - Ladies Work/Game Table from Ackermann's Repository 1811 - Bookcase from Ackermann's Repository 1811 - Merlin's Mechanical Chair and other ideas of modern transportation. The above chair as it stands was intended as another version of an invalid chair or "wheelchair" as we might call it; however the article that accompanied it also references may possibilities for a design such as this and I found it to be a most interesting read, so I have included it below. The author speculates that it could be powered by a small steam-engine (a Regency motorized wheelchair if you can image that) or that with an alteration in the design the steam powered contraption could be mounted with a small cannon (a Regency personal tank?) or even a new mode of self-moving engine for public conveyance. I just found this fascinating and I hope you do too. Ackermann's Description for the Merlin Chair Above 1811 - Convertible Library Chair/Steps from Ackermann's Repository 1811 - Card/Writing/Sofa Table and Trafalgar Chair from Ackermann's Repository This innovative "gadget" table is a small, square, card table that can be converted into a double reading/writing table so that two persons can sit opposite each other to read or write without being able to overlook what the other - for privacy. And finally by drawing out the ornamental brackets on either end, the writing/reading surfaces flip down so the item becomes a sofa table. Two Window Curtain designs were published by Ackermann's in 1811 as part of the Furniture Plates. 1811 - French Window Curtain from Ackermann's Repository 1811 - French Drapery Design from Ackermann's Repository 1812 Ackermann's Repository showed more traditional items of furniture in their 1812 issues; however some of these items still contained a few fun "extras" to keep them interesting. 1812 - Bed created for the Marquis of Winchester less the family crest and other ornaments. 1812 - Cabinet Piano-Forte from Messrs. Wilkinson & Wornum of Oxford St. 1811 - Library Bookcase and retractable Writing Table 1812 - Ladies Toilette/Dressing Case This was a most intriguing piece of ladies furniture that just could not be explained in a few words so I have opted to include the full Ackermann's description below for your entertainment. Description of the above shown Ladies Dressing Case 1812 - Library Table and Chair by Ackermann's Repository 1812 - French Sofa and Drawing Room Chair by Ackermann's Repository 1812 - French Scroll Sofa and Table by Ackermann's Repository 1812 - Furnishings of Candelabrum, Footstool and Table 1812 - Bookcase by Ackermann's Repository 1812 - French curtain for the Library or Morning Room 1812 - Window Curtain for the Drawing Room 1813 Ackermann's published some fairly ordinary furnishings for 1813; however the Pocock patented reclining chair was a bit out of the norm and though they called it a tastefully classic design I believe I would have skipped the gargoyles had I ordered one in 1813. 1813 - State Bed by Ackermann's Repository 1813 - Patent Fireplace - I used the blue part of the surround to create a frame HERE - see full post HERE 1813 - Cabinet and Dwarf Table (table for library, sitting room or boudoir) Patented Reclining Chair - re-positionable back with double reclining foot-rest and attached table in a classical style. 1813 - A variety of fashionable Footstools 1813 - Antique style Sofa and Table 1813 - 2 chairs 1813 - French Window Treatments and various room accessories There were also about a half dozen "Gothic" architectural plates published in various 1813 issues. (Conservatory, Hall, Library, Staircase, and Bedchamber). Click HERE to see the previous post where those items 1813 Gothic items can be seen. 1814 Chairs seemed to be the theme in 1814, most of the furniture plates for that year included at least one. I'm not sure if it were a new trend to replace one's chairs or if it was simply one of the more economical items in furnishings that could be purchased to update the look of a room. 1814 - Library Desk and Chair 1814 - Convertible Writing/Game Table 1814 - Bookcase with Fold-Away Writing Table 1814 - Table and Chair from Carlton House 1814 - Ottoman Couch 1814 - Bedroom Chairs ( I would not want to sit in one of these too long) 1814 - Hall Chairs (an uncomfortable seat for anyone requested to "wait here" by a servant of the house) 1814 - Parlor Chairs (come and sit for a while but don't stay too long) 1814 - Drawing Room Chairs (oh look at my pretty chairs, sit a while but don't dare lean back) 1814 - Window Treatments 1815 Three window treatments and a decorated room were included as Furniture plates in Ackermann's Repository 1815 issues. 1815 - French Cottage Bed and Chair 1815 - French Sofa, tables and lamp with globe for argand gas light 1815 - Table, Rack and Chair for an Artist or Collector 1815 - Furniture for a Music Room 1815 - Dining and Drawing Room Chairs 1815 - Sofa, Worktable and Candelabrum with argand lamp globe for gas light 1815 - Items that could display artwork such as embroidery or ladies drawings according to the full description in AR 1815 - Furnished French style Bed Chamber including draperies 1815 - Curtain for the Library 1815 - Drawing Room Window Curtain - similar to that in the French Bed Chamber 1815 - Draperies I hope you have enjoyed my start to the New Year with the first of 3 posts showing the Regency era furniture plates from Ackermann's Repository. If you are like me there will be items here you love and others that make you wonder "what were they thinking" but all in all I have to say most of the items are quite beautiful even though many of them did not look very comfortable. I guess that factor alone would have made you want to get up and move around rather than to become a couch potato. Join me again next time for the furnishings in Ackermann's Series 2 (1816 - 1822) Thanks for visiting me here at EKDuncan.blogspot.com If you have enjoyed seeing these images from Ackermann's Repository and would like the opportunity to see and read an original for yourself they are are available on line at www.archive.org Click HERE then choose the volume you are interested in. You can then see and read them online or download them to your computer for future reference. Enjoy!
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Costume in Detail
A Regency lady might have worn very light fabrics (old-fashioned muslin was more like voile or batiste is today) but she did wear a few layers to compensate. It was said that a regency lady’s gown should be of such light fabric, she should be able to fold it up and have it fit into her reticule. It is no surprise that in wintertime, the mode of the period caused many a Regency lady to succumb to pneumonia. Because of their penchant for light, airy fabrics, they had to make up for the opacity needed to make them presentable (except for those shocking merveilleuses; ladies known to wear very little beneath their very sheer gowns; thin muslin shift at best) with the undergarments. Les incroyables et les merveilleuses This period image is of an outlandish early-regency dandy offering money for ‘services’, mistaking this merveilleuse for a prostitute. She wards off his payment (with crossed fingers); she is dressed in the most daring of period fashions. Oh those French! Shocking! Here is another images that shows less of transparent fabrics and more of the widening of the neckline. The stays were meant to present the lady’s assets on the proverbial platter. The gowns in this image surely support this idea to its best adavtage. Of course, on the most part ladies wore decent clothing. And here is a breakdown of what you might see if you stripped away the muslin gown. The Shift: This shift is the simplest of garments. It also acts as a dress-shield, keeping (on the most part) you from sweating on your outer layers. Shifts are about knee length to mid-calf-length. Patterns: http://www.kannikskorner.com/patwomen2.htm (Woman’s Shift 1790-1820) http://sensibility.com/patterns/regency-underthings-pattern/ (Sense & Sensibility Regency Underthings Pattern) The trickiest part of this garment is the gusseted sleeve. This youtube tutorial explains it wonderfully. This is a great garment for beginners to try. The neck should be adjustable with a drawstring. You see, the shift acts like the top half of the 'bra'. The regency stays will lift and cup the lady's assets, but the stays are shallow and they risk spillage if they are not contained. The shift's drawstring neck should gather an inch or two above the edge of the gussetted cups on the stays and rein-in those wild bosoms. The shift is very important and when dressing, one must spend some time making proper adjustments so that they are doing their job and not so tight that they risk closing in the neckline so much that they peep out from under the gown. See below. Stockings: Patterns: http://www.kannikskorner.com/patwomen2.htm (Scroll down to Stockings, Pockets and Mitts) Source for finished stockings; JAS Townsend. Pantalettes Pattern: http://www.mantua-maker.com/catalog.html (Scroll down to Regency section) Quoted from Dawn Luckham of the RSA board: "When pantaloons or pantalettes first began to be worn by adult women they were worn long enough to be seen. That was the whole point. C. Willett Cunnington writes in the “History of Underclothes” that they commonly extended down the leg to just below the calf, where rows of tucks and lace and pretty detail would be applied. Also from “History of Underclothes”: “From Lady Stanley’s letter of 1817 – ‘We were insulted by the presence of (Lady) Charlotte (Lindsay) in a green silk Spencer, green silk boots, and trowsers to the ankle much below the petticoat.’” As I mentioned before, pantalettes were generally just a couple of tubes of fine fabric (not usually wide legged – just straight tubes) fastened about the waist with a ribbon. They were not without their problems: And this funny little story written by a young lady comes from 1820. “ They are the ugliest things I ever saw: I will never put them on again. I dragged my dress in the dirt for fear someone might spy them. My first dimity pair with real Swiss lace is quite useless to me for I lost one leg and did not deem it proper to pick it up, and so walked off leaving it in the street behind me, and the lace had cost six shillings a yard. I saw that mean Mrs. Spring wearing it last week as a tucker….I hope there will be a short wearing of these horrid pantalets, they are too trying. Of course I must wear them for I cannot hold up my dress and show my stockings. No one does.” A footnote to this story indicates it comes from Mrs. Earle: 'Two Centuries of Costume in America'." Read more: http://regencysa.proboards.com/ These are an interesting set of garments, and I personally am not brave enough to go commando by any means, so I tend to make myself full bloomers rather than these interesting garments. However, there are die-hards out there who are determined to be accurate (in spite of the prospect of a chilly bottom). They do make for a nice aesthetic, when a lady lifts up her layers of petticoats to reveal the cuffs of a nice pair of corded pantalettes. Very cute. The Stays: Once the lady has her undergarments on, she’ll put on her stays. Now I’ve depicted a set of full stays with a busk, but there were many styles and varieties of stays during that period, ranging from the tiny short stays to the one pictured above. Here is a detailed post on the regency stays and corsets that could help you decide which set is best suited for you. It also includes pattern links. Update: 8/26/2011: Here is a lovely little video stolen from 'Undressing the Historical Lady, performed by Miss Maggie Waterman. This is a perfect demonstration of what regency undergarments look like in person. You can learn more about Miss Waterman by clicking here: Undressing the Historical Lady. (Note, Miss Waterman's shift appears sleeveless, which is perfectly correct). The Bodiced Petticoat Though rarer than just plain stays, there was such thing as a petticoat undergown that had some boning in it that would provide support in place of a set of stays. This works best for ladies that are a B-cup or lower. I think with a C-cup or more, you should probably think about getting a set of stays. However, bodiced petticoats also served another purpose when not boned. They also could serve as a means to smooth out all the lumps and bumps of your undergarments and stays. There are lots of ways to make one of these. The Ravenrook’s Mode Bagatelle pattern provides a pattern for it—however you can easily take the pattern of your gown bodice and modify it to create a bodiced petticoat. Widen the neckline, of course, and make it sleeveless, add some soft (minmal) boning for structure, and you’re good to go. Instructions on how to make a bodiced petticoat from a gown pattern. Pattern: http://www.ravenrook.com/clothier/bagatelle/regency.jsp (Mode Bagatelle) I’ve also seen people add a skirt to their short stays to create a bodiced petticoat. Check out Katherine’s bodiced petticoat, shift and pantalettes here: http://www.koshka-the-cat.com/regency_underthings.html The high-waisted simple petticoat: In the movie below you see Katherine wearing this. It is a regency skirt on a waistband with two arm straps. The pattern for which you can either take from a commercial pattern or you can 'McGuyver' one using some creative thinking. You can follow the basic directions for a round-gown (see my personal post on Regency Drop-front/bib-front gowns) and sew it onto a waist-band you’ve sized to your empire waist. Add straps and voila. It will add volume and shape to your gowns, in addition to some lovely layers. I suggest 3.5 - 4 yards of fabric if not less. It should come to the line just above your ankles. Dressing: Katherine, costuming maven extraordinaire has made a delightful movie of how to put on a drop-front gown. What makes this video relevant here is that you can see her in her regency undergarments, including the high-waisted petticoat. There you have it. Your regency underthings explained (for ladies, of course). Next post by me will be the men’s underthings explained. :)
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