brassiere

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One of the most intimate items in the collection is Monroe's 1950s brassiere that the auction company said had "yellowed due to age" and was inherited by Monroe's acting coach Paula Strasberg.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Only when DNA technology advanced to the point where a complete genetic profile could be developed from evidence gleaned from the girl’s brassiere could a solid link be made, Detective Leah Wagner said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2020

“Help transcribe some of the company’s historical records, including advertisements and reports, to learn more about the history of the brassiere industry and female-centered marketing campaigns.”

From Washington Post • May 18, 2020

On one subsequent dress, Versace wanted a longer train; on another she wished for the exposed brassiere to be blue and not white.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2016

On the streetcar going back, I read the advertisements: a beer, a chocolate bar, a brassiere turning into a bird.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood