Swain, Ruth Freeman

Depicts how people have viewed, worn, and changed their hairstyles throughout history and in various cultures.

Relates a variety of facts about beds, sleepwear, and sleeping from different cultures and periods of history, from ancient Egypt and China to the contemporary world of astronautics.

Full-color illustrations with text describe the history of undergarments, covering Egyptian "schentis," French "panniers," corsets, bloomers, "long johns," brassieres, nylon stockings, disposable diapers, briefs, and more.

Provides a brief history of a variety of candies and chewing gum. Includes recipes for sugar paste, fudge, and taffy.