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Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing ➔ Long Johns
Identifier:
2020.2.26Description:
These light gray long johns consist of a top and pants and are made of wool and cotton. The top features long sleeves, a round neckline, and elasticized sleeve cuffs. The pants have a three-button closure at the center front and a lace-up adjustor at the center back of the waistband. Stamped on the back of the waistband are the words "Size 32 | 50% Wool- 50% Cotton | Globe Knitting Works | September 28, 1942 | CONT. W-669-QM-21535 | No. 74A Class A Type | Stock No. 55-D-547 | Q. M. Depo". The number "M-6361" is also stamped onto the waistband.Date:
1942Materials:
Wool, CottonCurrent Location Status:
On ExhibitCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Museum PurchaseExhibit/Program:
Fashion + Nature (April 2022)Fashion + Nature examines the relationships between the natural world and the fashion industry. Clothing has long been produced with natural materials and inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world, but the fashion industry has had a largely negative impact on the environment. This exhibit showcases a wide variety of captivating scientific specimens and fascinating garments, to illustrate their relationship to each other and their interconnected histories. Fashion + Nature aims to inspire and educate visitors, encouraging us to become better consumers and reduce the harmful impacts of the fashion industry.
Related 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) eBay (sold by)
