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Medieval bras could rewrite fashion history
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The University of Innsbruck announced that archaeologists found Medieval bras in an Austrian castle on Wednesday.
The news is a bit shocking especially since most fashion experts believe bras were created 100 years ago.
Beatrix Nutz, the archaeologist who found the ancient lingerie, told media: "We couldn't believe it ourselves. From what we know, there was no such thing as bra-like garments in the 15th century."
The university said they found four bras along with 2,700 mixed garments made of dirt, wool, cotton , and leather.
Bras were originally believed to have been created by New York Socialite Mary Phelps Jacob.
via ecouturre.com[/caption]The University of Innsbruck announced that archaeologists found Medieval bras in an Austrian castle on Wednesday.
The news is a bit shocking especially since most fashion experts believe bras were created 100 years ago.
Beatrix Nutz, the archaeologist who found the ancient lingerie, told media: "We couldn't believe it ourselves. From what we know, there was no such thing as bra-like garments in the 15th century."
The university said they found four bras along with 2,700 mixed garments made of dirt, wool, cotton , and leather.
Bras were originally believed to have been created by New York Socialite Mary Phelps Jacob.
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