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Uplift: The Bra in America
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Uplift: The Bra in America Paperback - 2002

by Jane Farrell-Beck; Colleen Gau

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The breast supporter made its debut in 1863, when Luman Chapman patented his corset substitute (Figure 1).

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  • Title Uplift: The Bra in America
  • Author Jane Farrell-Beck; Colleen Gau
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st edition.
  • Pages 264
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia
  • Date 2002-10-22
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780812218350 / 0812218353
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 in (23.11 x 15.49 x 1.52 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Sex & Gender: Feminine
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001027974
  • Dewey Decimal Code 391.42

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Citations

  • Univ PR Books for Public Libry, 01/01/2003, Page 43

About the author

Jane Farrell-Beck is Professor of Textiles and Clothing at Iowa State University. Colleen Gau is President of CPRTex, Inc., a home-based conservation of textiles business and the author of articles on clothing and health.

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