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Handkerchiefs and Bloomers

Handkerchiefs and Bloomers

The history of the modern brassiere and underwear traces back to a pair of handkerchiefs with ribbons and the underthings, considered ‘bloomers’, necessary for athletic ventures. Women had worn similar undergarments many years before these inventions, although the successful marketing and patents began to take hold with manufacturers, designers, and advertising. Camisoles and...
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Mother’s Day

Motto: “Mother – that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries.” ~T. DeWitt Talmage Inspired from the British “Mothering Sunday”, Mother’s Day is the celebration of all moms in the United States. A gift is the simplest way to show appreciation and support. A number of ancient cultures paid tribute to mothers as...
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