Archaeologists have discovered the oldest bra
Archaeologists have found bras XV century castle Lengberg in Tyrol, although it is still believed that this type of lingerie is only about a hundred years, according to a statement on the website of the University of Innsbruck (Austria).
Four items of ladies#39; clothes of the late Middle Ages were found during the restoration of the castle in 2008. Now the examination found that the linen was sewn between the years 1440 and 1485. Although up to now it was thought that the bras in the form approximate to modern, there were only about 100 years ago.
`At first we ourselves did not believe it and thought it impossible that such things were already in the Middle Ages#39;, - said archaeologist Beatrice Nutts, as quoted by website of the university.
Bras, along with other articles of clothing and shoes were wrapped in a blanket and lying in the castle for centuries. Just a blanket was found about 2700 fragments of textiles, including, men#39;s trousers XV century.
`We found a completely preserved linen trousers, yet another piece of the trousers and pants other parts of the red and blue wool. Based on a cut, they were all male `- said Nutts.
Archaeologists also found wrapped in a blanket fragments of women#39;s shirts and dresses.
`We can not determine the assignment of all the items, but at least 20 things we can reconstruct about` - said Nutts.
As the site of the university, four bra is very similar to the ones worn by modern women.
`Two heavily damaged instance, are probably a combination of bra and a short jacket. Both end just below the breast, and over the cups they have - extra frills, which cover the neck, as well as small arms. The third bra two wide straps, back is not preserved.
This piece toilet too heavily decorated. The fourth is a combination of bra bra and bodice, and is most similar to the modern lingerie #39;- said Nutts.
According to the archaeologist, in medieval texts the authors expressed on these parts of the female toilet rather vaguely, calling them a #39;pockets for breast `, the` `shirts with bags. Also, there are references to dressings for the chest, the right to #39;bandage#39; big breasts.
`With the exception of the elongated bra size is quite small, the other three - a very large size, which is suitable to the definitions of many sources` - added Nutts.
To date, the inventor of the bra was considered, including Ermine Kadol, patented this piece wardrobe in France in 1889. In the U.S., patented a bra Mary Phelps Jacob in 1914.
