The Story Of The Bra
Thursday, November 6, 2014 - 19:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Bras have come a long way in 100 years. Credit: EPA/HOBy Deirdre McGhee, University of WollongongThis year marks the 100-year anniversary of the first bra patent. Amazingly for the time – 1914 – it was made by a woman in her twenties, Mary (Polly) Phelps Jacob (nee Crosby).Polly made her bra initially from two handkerchiefs and some ribbon with the intent to show off her substantial cleavage in a sheer evening gown that had a plunging neckline. The handkerchiefs formed the bra cups and the ribbons formed the straps. read more