Everyday Dress (Twentieth-Century Developments in Fashion Series)

The 20th century saw a revolution in work. Beginning in a world dominated by heavy industry, local agriculture, and rail and horse transport, it ended with computer technology, high-tech farming, and global travel. This period also saw more innovation in work dress than any other century. Health and safety regulations transformed industry and manufacturing, bringing in new lines of protective clothing. As incomes rose and professional jobs multiplied starting in the 1950s, the business sui...