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From: "mellon" <>
Subject: Re: Clothing in USA from late 1800's to 1920's
Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 11:22:14 +0100
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Stan,
It might be because men have always had to work, so for white and blue collar
workers at least, their working gear has always had to be practical.
I'd guess that the real change for me came a century earlier, when knee breeches,
stockings, and wigs were still worn.You still see traces of this in livery, and the Uk
Judiciary to this day.
I'm sure that Edward Vll di, (tried to), establish a fashion with trouser creases, but
I'm rather hazy about the details.
Shalom

Carol Anne

Earth is consumed with heaven,
and every bush aflame with God,
But only those who see take off their shoes

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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