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Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant of Stuff You Should Know dive into the surprisingly complex, often absurd history of the bra — a garment invented almost exclusively by men despite being worn by women for over a century. From ancient mosaics to Victorian brothel-like lingerie stores, they un
Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant of Stuff You Should Know dive into the surprisingly complex, often absurd history of the bra — a garment invented almost exclusively by men despite being worn by women for over a century. From ancient mosaics to Victorian brothel-like lingerie stores, they un
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Mary Phelps JacobsLuman Elder ChapmanHermione CadolleDorothy GalliganCarol Hanisch
Books
Uplift: The Bra in America
Companies
Warner Brothers Corset CompanyMaidenform
Topics
American HistoryFashionHistory Of SciencePop Culture
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