The story of … the bra
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This 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…
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Veit Helmer • Director of The Bra - Cineuropa
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Vintage Bras - A Sewing Pattern Fashion Timeline
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The History Of The Bra, British Vogue, British Vogue
NIKE- Brandi Chastain and The Bra on Vimeo
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Ode to the bra, or early lessons on becoming a woman… - Feminist Reflections Archive
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Visit the bra fence in South Iceland
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Understanding the Evolution of the Bra
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Random Musings: Highlights of International Women's Day, The Joy of Finding a Perfect Bra (Warcoal) et al
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PDF) A Brief History of the Bra Lorraine H Topper
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The Bra Lady
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The Enchanted Bra
History of the Bra: From Push-Ups to Protest' Webinar
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The Enchanted Bra