BLACK WABASH WORK TROUSERS Military Jackets Through the early twentieth century

Through the early twentieth century the US Navy issued denim “dungaree” uniforms to ship crews

these garments were customized with school colors

where access was needed

NAVY CHAMBRAY SHIRT / USS KIDD is constructed from a lightweight 5oz cotton chambray

denim fabric now features a grey weft yarn

BLACK WABASH WORK TROUSERS Military Jackets Through the early twentieth centuryBLACK WABASH WORK TROUSERS were a popular work garment worn by steam locomotive crews in the early 20th century. Their light weight and relative breathability adapted well to the hot conditions found while driving and firing a steam train without overheating. In the early 1900s, calico fabric surged in popularity, specifically they were targeted towards railroad workers and laborers. Coinciding with this, 'discharge printing' emerged as a technique in