Women in Lingerie – Modern Bra invented in 1889

Grace Bros mannequin parade, Sydney, November 1936 / Sam Hood
lingerie

Image by State Library of New South Wales collection
Note: The modern bra (brassiere) was “invented” in Paris in 1889, 120 years ago

Format: Negative

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