Caresse Crosby: The 1920s New York Socialite Who Invented The Bra

After an evening get-up disappointed her, Caresse Crosby would invent what we know as the modern bra — and change women's wear for good.
After an evening get-up disappointed her, Caresse Crosby would invent what we know as the modern bra — and change women's wear for good.

The Hidden History Blog : Caresse Crosby: How the Inventor of the Bra became the Literary Godmother of the Lost Generation

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Photos: How the Style and Shapes of Bras Have Evolved Over Time

Caresse Crosby aka Mary Phelps Jacob patents brassiere 1914

The Hidden History Blog : Caresse Crosby: How the Inventor of the Bra became the Literary Godmother of the Lost Generation

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Caresse Crosby

Photos: How the Style and Shapes of Bras Have Evolved Over Time

Evolution of the Bra – Bra Fittings by Court

The Hidden History Blog : Caresse Crosby: How the Inventor of the Bra became the Literary Godmother of the Lost Generation

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