Antedating of "Brassiere"

[Shapiro, Fred]

brassiere (OED 1911)

1862 _Observer_ 2 Feb. 6 (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)  For young girls, the ceinture brassiere [accent grave over first "e"] is very pretty and becoming: it is a berthe [last letter is not very legible], formed by a ribbon, edged with lace, which crosses in front, and is tied behind, being fastened on the shoulders by a bow without ends.

Fred Shapiro

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