Bra History - 100 years and counting


	Bra History - 100 years and counting

Hawkeye_84

8-23-2007 8:14 AM

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bra, breasts, brassier, historical perspective

Hawkeye_84 says:

The article provides a wealth of information

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8-24-2007 7:19 AM

amishsteve

Thank you for helping us keep abreast of this titillating subject.

9-6-2007 9:28 AM

Jorjor

Otto Titzling ("Tit-sling" - get it, heh, heh)? See http://www.snopes.com/business/origins/bra.asp.

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