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Sale of the Month: June 2004
Workman's Overalls
Sale Price $125.00*
In the 19th century overalls were a pair of loose trousers made of a cheap heavy cloth such as duck, denim or jean, were worn over other garments to protect them from being soiled. Like coats, overalls were frequently mentioned in diary entries and newspaper notices as a common garment for working men. James Clonney depicted such a garment in his 1838 genre painting, In the Woodshed (below), as did William Sidney Mount in his painting, The Power of Music in 1847 (also below). In these and other 19th century illustrations, it is clear that these overalls were literally worn "over all", including over trousers and vests, and not instead of any garments.
During the American Civil War whether you were working in an armory, building a pontoon bridge, shoveling coal on a locomotive or tending to the live stock, overalls were a utilitarian garment that allowed laborers to extend the life of their clothing.
During the month of June 2004, we're offering a special discount on our Workman's Overalls. The overalls we reproduce are based on a Past Patterns pattern and were designed to be worn over your trowsers. Fabric choices include cotton jean (in five colors) or cotton duck in natural. They come with bone buttons and patch pocket. Normally the overalls are $145.00, but this month they will be ONLY $125.00*
Orders will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Delivery on the overalls will take 3-5 weeks and if you have any questions, please contact us at 717-337-2722 or littlegiffen@yahoo.com
Kara Bartels
Corner Clothiers
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