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.
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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