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Hoorah for the Bra: A Perky Peek at the History of the Brassiere
Hoorah for the Bra A Perky Peek at the History of the Brassiere
Author: Cheree Berry
It was in 1914 that Mary Phelps Jacob set women free—from the prison of the corset. With a little help from her lady's maid, this ingenious New York socialite stitched together two handkerchiefs and a long pink ribbon to fashion the world's first-ever brassiere. (Jacob later sold her patent for $1,500—to a company that went o...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781584795278
ISBN-10: 1584795271
Publication Date: 11/1/2006
Pages: 48
Edition: Pop-Up
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Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Book Type: Hardcover
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Very Fun! provides a brief overview of each decade in the history of the bra, but not very in depth. If you are looking for a really deep look, look somewhere else. but if you are after fun, then this might be for you!


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