Patched and Embroidered Denim Overalls: Circa 1950
1325301
Regular price$450.00
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Both pairs of heavily mended; patched and embroidered overalls have taken on a life of their own. They owners of these work pants were either very poor and/or very dedicated to their clothing. They are reminiscent of the tradition of Japanese boros in which clothing and bedcovers are mended many times over and elevated in status from functional textiles to that of art. It is not a tradition, though, that one often sees in this country. It is clear on the adult pants in particular that the sewer intended the repairs to be decorative as well as functional. They are from Industry, Illinois.
The child size overalls are 37" in length. $450
The adult overalls measure 57 1/2" from the cuffs to the top of the shoulder straps. The adult pair is SOLD.
