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Who knew that medieval women needed bosom support as well? Medieval bras discovered at Austrian castle
One wonders why this idea faded from history until it was revived in the twentieth century.
I am guessing they were not popular clothing articles. Perhaps they were very uncomfortable and that is why the idea faded or some strange religious objection.
it might have faded because of Liberty
Though the utility of such clothing was known well before that time…
The picture accompanying the original article don't look like a sports bra.
I thought there was a Great Western Bra — Head 'em up and move 'em out! 😀 Attributed to female comic Rusty Warren.
I was just kind of joking with that photo….the discussion made me think of that mosaic from Piazza Armerina. It's the earliest such example of similar clothing that I am aware of.
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