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 INTRODUCTION. On the condemnation of Corsets by Medical Writers.—Dr. Copeland’s opinions controverted, and the true principles of the adaptation of clothing to the body defined, page vii-xii. CHAPTER I.ON THE RELATION or DRESS TO THE HUMAN FIGURE. The absurdities of Fashion and the manner in which they are spoken of by ancient Authors.—On mutilating the body.—Chinese, Indians, &c.—Tight-lacing.—Dress in the fifteenth century.—Of Beauty.—The three different kinds, Minerva, Venus, Diana.—Of the erect position and stooping.—Difference between the male and female figure.—Of Dress in general, page 1-6. CHAPTER II.OF INFANCY, AND THE DRESSES ADAPTED TO THAT PERIOD OF LIFE. Of birth, and the bandages which should be provided.—Pins, &c.—Evils resulting from carrying the child constantly upon one arm.—Clothing adapted to a new-born child.—Position in which infants should sleep.—Of the umbilical band, page 7-11. CHAPTER III.CLOTHING FROM THE AGE OF ONE TO TWELVE YEARS. Baby is "short-coated."—Nursemaids dragging their charge across the streets.—"A step–father."—Education, schooling and playing.—Schools.—Weight of the clothes, how it should be supported.—Loose dressing, evils resulting from it.—Right-footed children.—Cure of a little boy, page 12-18. CHAPTER IV. CLOTHING FROM THE AGE OF TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN YEARS. Of dress and exercise.—Processes necessary to life.—Motion.—The chest.—Breathing.—The skin.—Physical training of the child.—Bad habits.—Injurious fashions.—The East and West in matters of clothing.—The utility of the gymnastic Pilaster.—Boys’ clothing, page 19-34.