History of the Brassiere

Bette Midler long ago put to rest myths about the colorful history of the "over-the-shoulder boulder holder", revealing in her fanciful song "Otto Titsling" the struggle between the titular (sorry) hero and the French scoundrel Phillipe de Brassiere.

In reality, however, the first practical and widely used bra was developed by Mary Phelps Jacob, a New York socialite frustrated by the uncomfortable and often humiliating foundation garmets of her day.

There were others who came before Ms. Jacob, however, and the true history of the bra is as colorful as Ms. Midler's lusty, busty tune.

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