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A Closer Look: World War II & Fashion
Sat, Jul 02
|Newberry Museum
Learn more about World War II, and it's impact on fashion and weddings.
Time & Location
Jul 02, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Newberry Museum, 1300 Friend St, Newberry, SC 29108, USA
About the Event
In the US, the War Production Board prohibited the manufacture of certain styles of clothing and urged people to "repair and re-wear" old clothes, diverting resources from the garment industry to the war effort. The government’s actions affected what people wore -- including wedding gowns. See dresses made from parachutes and mosquito netting. Learn about "cardboard wedding cakes."
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