Ida Rosenthal
Ida Rosenthal | |
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| Born | Ida Kaganovich January 9, 1886 |
| Died | March 29, 1973 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Businesswoman, dressmaker and inventor of the modern brassiere, She is the co-founder of Maidenform. |
| Spouse | William Rosenthal |
| Children | Beatrice Rosenthal Coleman and Lewis Rosenthal |
Ida Rosenthal (née Kaganovich; January 9, 1886 – March 29, 1973) was a Belarusian-born American dressmaker and businesswoman who co-founded Maidenform. Ida is considered to be the creator of the modern bra and her company Maidenform went on to become the most successful bra manufacturer in the world.