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"How Technology Defined the Bra during the Twentieth Century ", research by Lorraine H Smith
It's free to access and a very interesting read - just look at the tweet for instructions.
I've copied and pasted the abstract below:
"The history of the bra is often discussed from a purely visual perspective, yet brassiere design relies heavily on developments in pattern cutting and fibre technology in order to produce a comfortable and supportive garment. Using a primarily object– based material culture approach and three archival collections in the United Kingdom (UK) as primary sources, this article charts the technological evolution behind critical aspects of contemporary bra design. This research reveals that, despite a large number of key developments taking place during the mid twentieth century, many new features marketed since the 1970s appear to have merely been improvements to the styles and features that were already available. "
What I found most interesting is just how early moulded cups came in, and how late elasticated adjustable straps did!
Lorraine H Smith on Twitter
“I'm pleased to announce that my research, on how technology defined the bra in
https://twitter.com/MasterOfBras/status/1086329218214985728
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