Black Venus, 2010 : they called her "Hottentot" / edited by Deborah Willis ; with research assistance by Carla Williams.

Immaculate forms : uncovering the history of women's bodies / Helen King.

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Body image in women - History

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Black Venus, 2010 : they called her "Hottentot" / edited by Deborah Willis ; with research assistance by Carla Williams.

Immaculate forms : uncovering the history of women's bodies / Helen King.