Historical Costumes and Fishnets?

Question

Were fishnets invented before 1920? Were they worn in the 1700s-1800s? What status/class of people wore them?

Points to best answer that includes at least one source!

Answer 1

I don't think you'll find fishnets must before the g*y 90s, and then only on prostitutes or in bordellos.

I think you'll find lots of information on this sort of thing if you go to your local fashion design school and ask the history of design department.

I bet if you research burlesque, you'll find some references.