Browsing Department of Design and Human Environment by Subject "Women's clothing -- Economic aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century"

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"Pretty and patriotic" : women's consumption of apparel during World War II

Mower, Jennifer M. (2011-09-22)

The War Production Board issued limitation order 85 in April 1942 in order to conserve fabric and manpower needed for the war effort. The L-85 order froze the silhouette so no major style changes in women's wear would oc ...