New York socialite Mary Phelps Jacobs patented the first brassiere in 1914.
She had devised it for her own use as an alternative to the corset, which showed under her sheer gown.
The first bra was made from ribbon and handkerchiefs.
New York socialite Mary Phelps Jacobs patented the first brassiere in 1914.
She had devised it for her own use as an alternative to the corset, which showed under her sheer gown.
The first bra was made from ribbon and handkerchiefs.