How the humble blouse got women out to work and revolutionised a city's manufacturing industry in the process

Suzanne Rowland

How the humble blouse got women out to work and revolutionised a city's manufacturing industry in the process

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As more people are encouraged to head back to the office, they will be swapping their home wear for their work wear. One staple of the working wardrobe has particularly interesting roots – the humble blouse, which gained prominence around the turn of the 20th century thanks to new manufacturing techniques.

Original language	English
Journal	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 3 Sept 2020

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