evolution of an industry the garment industry. clothing was made at home
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Evolution of an Industry
The Garment Industry
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Clothing was
made at home
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from fabric which was made on a loom
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from thread
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spun from
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flax for linen
Raw materials
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cotton
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or wool.
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Seamstresses and tailors produced clothing in their homes for individuals. This was called a cottage industry.
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Invention
The sewing machine was invented by Elias Howe and electrified by Isaac Singer.
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• With the invention of the sewing machine industrialization of the garment industry began. Factories were built.
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Financial Resources
• Money
• Building
• Machines
• Other Equipment
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With the onset of the Civil War changes to the garment industry were needed.
The need for Uniforms resulted in• Standardized sizes• Mass productions
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Railroads
Carried needed raw materials to factories
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Carry finished goods to markets
around the country
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Availability of Work Force
Source of needed labor– Immigrants– Children– Men– Women– African Americans (some former slaves
migrating north)
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Working Conditions
Hazardous
Unhealthy
Low wages
Child Labor
Unfair treatment
Long hours