Farrell-Beck, Jane; Gau, Colleen

Uplift : The Bra in America

Some Developments in Bra History ix Preface: Firming Up the Facts xi The Birth of the Brassiere 1(10) Brassieres Win a Niche in Fashion 11(23) Breasts Lost and Found 34(24) Brassieres Rise, Stocks Fall 58(24) Dutiful Brassieres 82(30) Boom and Busts 112(27) Ban the Bra? 139(22) Wondering About Bras 161(12) Appendix A. Selected Brassiere Manufacturers 173(8) Appendix B. Brassiere Brands 181(4) Glossary 185(6) Notes 191(32) Selected Bibliography 223(12) Index 235(6) Acknowledgments 241