Shirtwaist Factory-New York's Lower East Side Photo 1911 Charles Lindbergh Though little else is known

Though little else is known about the photo

Fraim Brass Pad lock

much of northern Pennsylvania and well into NJ and NY

gaining improved wages

Shirtwaist Factory-New York's Lower East Side Photo 1911 Charles Lindbergh Though little else is knownEarly history of the garment industry: Prior to the mid 19th century, the majority of Americans either made their own clothing, or if they were wealthy, purchased "tailor made" customized clothing. By the 1820s, however, an increasing number of ready made garments of a higher quality were being produced for a broader market. The production of ready made clothing, which continued to grow, completed its transformation to an "industrialized" profession