Caresse crosby biography

Caresse Crosby (born Mary Phelps Jacob; Ap – Janu) [1] was an American publisher and writer. Time called her the "literary godmother to the Lost Generation of expatriate writers in Paris." [2]. Mary Phelps Jacob (20 April - 24 January ), better known as Caresse Crosby, was the first recepient of a patent for the modern bra. She was also an American patron of the arts, publisher, and peace activist. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Crosby, Caresse (–) English philanthropist and founder of the Black Sun Press. Born Mary Phelps Jacob in New York, New York, in ; died in Rome, Italy, in ; married a Peabody; married Harry Crosby (died); married a third time.