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Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing
Undergarments
Heartside Neighborhood ➔ Union Suit
Identifier:
193011Description:
This white union suit sometimes called long underwear is made of wool, silk, and cotton. It is sleeveless and has a closure on the proper left shoulder. The rear has a button closure and there is an interior maker label from The Globe of Grand Rapids, Michigan.Date:
circa 1900 – 1940Materials:
Cotton, Silk, WoolCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. John HigginsRelated Entities:
The Globe Knitting Works (creator)Alternate names: The Globe
The Globe Knitting Works, established in Grand Rapids on October 27, 1897, produced underwear with an improved fit and appearance. This was accomplished by cutting and sewing fabric to fit the body. Mr. Snitseler of Voigt-Herpolsheimer Co. was the first buyer for the newly formed company. Employing 8 persons at the onset, Globe eventually expanded into a number of different buildings and employment grew to over 100 employees. The founder, Mr. Eilert Alfred Clements, involved his two sons in the company until the year 1952, when the company was sold to Active Industrial Corporation of New York. They moved the entire company to the south. (Source: Grand Rapids Public Library) Mrs. John Higgins (donor)
