h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Greetings from jollie olde englande!
Buckram was indeed once used to make clothing - back in the 16th and 17th centuries it was used in the construction of doublets for men and stomachers for women. I have an idea it may have been involved in the making of codpieces though I may not be right there. I think its primary role was as a stiffener. (ooer)
Rob the yob

Ah, thanks for the extra information. I'll try to find time to work it in to a revised version of the entry. Or perhaps the editors will do it when they finally work their way forward this far.

And sorry for being so rude as to ignore you for two months. As you probably know this blasted software doesn't notify one of entry comments.