History of Bib Overalls

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Bib Overalls: From Farmwear to Fashion Icon - Modern Farmer More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by cayspekko | permalink
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First appearing in the U.S. in the 1700s and known as ‘slops,’ overalls became the uniform of the working stiff. Over time, their baggy silhouette served as an emblem worn by railroaders and depression era farmers -- as recalled in Grant Wood’s American Gothic. Later, they became emblematic of 1960’s hippies, college students of the ‘70s, and even rappers, hip hop and other recording artists, who wore them with one shoulder unfastened.

For further reading: http://modernfarmer.com/2013/10/bib-overalls/ ^[1]

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Round House History: 110 Years of American Made Jeans and Overalls More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Dan Accardo | permalink
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Round House's history of being the largest maker of Made in USA Jeans and Overalls for over 110 Years. Since 1903.

For further reading: http://www.round-house.com/pages/round-house-made-in-usa-jeans-history-110-years ^[2]

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History of Bib Overalls | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Stephen Claybrook | permalink
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Bib overalls are a garment that traditionally features both a pair of pants and a bib area that covers the stomach and chest. In most cases, they have buckle and button closures near both the left and right shoulders. Most bib overalls feature many pockets, including a bib pocket at the chest and several in the legs. Some pairs also have a hammer...

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Overalls More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Khalid Mujib | permalink
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Overalls are a type of clothing invented by a man named Levi Strauss. They are usually made of denim. Throughout much of history, many workers wore overalls as a protective clothing that keeps them from getting too dirty. Overalls are a type of clothing like pants, except there is a bib attached and a brace on the back side. The brace is like suspenders, only they're fatter the further down you go. The brace also extends to the front, where it is refered to as straps, and is worn comfortably...
Tags: Fashion Wiki,fashion,Overalls,Denim,Pants,Suspenders,Strap,Buckle,Pocket,1990's in fashion
For further reading: http://fashion.wikia.com/wiki/Overalls ^[4]

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A History Of Blue Jeans: From Miners' Wear to American Classic More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Donald Berg | permalink
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Jeans had humble beginnings as tough work clothes, but their evolution and popularization over the years have made them an enduring part of the American image.
Tags: History Of Blue Jeans, History Of Jeans, Jeans History, Evolution Of Jeans, Blue Jean, Denim, Levi Strauss, Henry David Lee, Lee Riders, Levi’s, Miner, Bib Overalls, Nature And Community

For further reading: http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/history-of-blue-jeans-zmaz90jazshe.aspx ^[5]

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1. http://modernfarmer.com/2013/10/bib-overalls/

2. http://www.round-house.com/pages/round-house-made-in-usa-jeans-history-110-years

3. http://www.ehow.com/about_5070957_history-bib-overalls.html

4. http://fashion.wikia.com/wiki/Overalls

5. http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/history-of-blue-jeans-zmaz90jazshe.aspx