ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BRASSIERE
From C17 French: bodice, from Old French braciere a protector for the arm, from braz arm.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRASSIERE»
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brassiere in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
brassiere and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
An Intimate Affair: Women, Lingerie, and Sexuality
The fifth anniversary of the Lucile Somarco Sport Brassiere was marked in 1921
by an advertisement with a woman wearing the brassiere while holding a tennis
racket. However, sport brassieres virtually disappeared in the 1930s, though ...
2
Sheldon's Manufacturing Trade (the Cutting-up Trade): ...
„593 Broadway Arnold Brassiere Co . . . . . . ‚ . . . . . „39 W. 34th St. Artistic
Brassiere Co . . . . . . . . . . . ..31 W. 27th st Geo. C. Batchelier & Co. . . _ _ _ . ‚ _ „
132 Fifth ave Beauty Brassiere Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..41 W. 25th st Benjamin &
Johnes ...
3
Jiggle: (re)shaping American Women
Appendix B Maidenform Survey 1959 1. Which one type oC brassiere do you
most regularly wear at the present time? . Padded □ Unpadded □ 2. The last
time you purchased a brassiere, did it come la an 1 Packaged □ Unpeckaged □
3.
Wendy A. Burns-Ardolino, 2007
4
Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office
In a garment of the kind described, the combination with a brassiere, of a girdle
extending from the lower portion ofthe brassiere, and an elastic connection
between the brassiere and the girdle, said connection being elastic lengthwise of
the ...
United States. Patent Office, 1917
5
The Corset and Underwear Review
8 Bearman & Harris, 912 Broadway........ 184 Benjamin & ohnmI Newark, N. J. .
51 Berthe May orseta, 881 Broadway. .. 10 Best Fit Brassiere Co., 64 W. 23d S . 6
Biltwel Brassiere Co._ 79 Fifth Ave . . . . S3 Binner Corsets, 881 Broadway .
The medical writers write as outsiders, or from above, as professionals; Pliny
writes from inside. This essay takes its name from a brief remark in the Natural
History (28.76): "I find that headaches are relieved by tying a woman's brassiere
on ...
Judith P. Hallett, Marilyn B. Skinner, 1997
7
Aesthetic Breast Surgery
Skin brassiere flap elevation After skin incisions and inferior pedicle de-epitheliali
- zation have been accomplished, a 1.5–2 cm skin brassiere flap is elevated from
the entire breast mound. This skin brassiere flap will be used to cover the ...
Louis P. Bucky, A. Aldo Mottura, 2009
8
Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational ...
Brassiere (Back Opening) Donning 1. Place brassiere across lap with straps
toward knees and inside facing up. 2. Using a right-to-left procedure, hold end of
brassiere closest to right side with hand or reacher and pass brassiere around
back ...
9
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt: A Novel
I wanted to wear my hat too, and when I pulled it from the shelf, Miz Hobbs's
brassiere came down with it. Why that brassiere held my fascination is something
I honestly didn't know. I sat on the bed and examined it closely. It was white and
so ...
10
Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for ...
Brassiere Donning Brassiere 1. Tuck one end of brassiere into pants, girdle, or
skirt waistband and wrap other end around waist (wrapping toward affected side
may be easiest). Hook brassiere in front at waist level and slip fastener around to
...
Heidi McHugh Pendleton, Winifred Schultz-Krohn, 2013
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRASSIERE»
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brassiere is used in the context of the following news items.
Rihanna forgets her bra. Covers boobs with scarf instead...
Ri-Ri showed her 22 million followers (for those who need a bra) not to panic if you can't find your brassiere. This is how you utilise a scarf to ... «heatworld, Jul 15»
Lingerie market gets a makeover as Indian women experiment with …
An Indian woman now keeps about eight brassiere compared with 5-6 pieces in the past, a report by consultancy firm Wazir Advisors said. «Economic Times, Jul 15»
Private dispute in robbery case
... destruction of property after he went to the complainant's home and used a sharp tool to cut her shorts, brassiere, blouse, slippers, and wig. «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
When I played make-believe with the Pakistani military
But an item at the far left of the first table caught my eye: a black, strapless brassiere. This was the smallest black bra I had ever seen. Anywhere ... «Scroll.in, Jul 15»
Wordplay | Variety: Cryptic Crossword Puzzle
I knew that BRASS on BRA had to make the answer to the clue “Metal that is on an item of underwear” BRASSIERE. I laughed when I got 5 ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
Flash mob 'busts out' for Sabina
... led a flash mob of 50 lovely young ladies through a dance routine to promote Doomm Doomm, the latest brassiere from Sabina. The girls ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
Ladies, show your support for our celebration of bras
... as she was getting dressed for a formal dinner party. She used two handkerchiefs, ribbons and a cord – and named her invention the Backless Brassiere. «The Sun, Jul 15»
I Played Make-Believe With the Pakistani Military
But an item at the far left of the first table caught my eye: a black, strapless brassiere. This was the smallest black bra I had ever seen. Anywhere ... «Defense One, Jul 15»
Where is all the street food, really?
... meat thing to provide energy for me to continue on my many important urban missions of banking, bookstoreing, and brassiere shopping. «City Pages, Jul 15»
Humans, and Why Robots on TV Are Just Like Us
... indicate) the use of a brassiere. The synths are developing consciousness, because of course they are, and various humans have developed ... «Vulture, Jul 15»
