In 1920, denim overalls were a symbol of protest

[TexasTowelie]

These days, jeans are part and parcel of just about anyone’s wardrobe.

But 100 years ago, denim overalls, as they were called then, were a symbol of protest.

In April 1920, Overalls Clubs sprung up across the nation.

Reading didn’t have an Overalls Club, but a few college students put on overalls and joined the protest.

“Overall Wave Has Reached Reading At Last,” read a front page headline in the Reading Times on April 22, 1920.Reading didn’t have an Overalls Club, but a few college students put on overalls and joined the protest.

“Overall Wave Has Reached Reading At Last,” read a front page headline in the Reading Times on April 22, 1920.

Read more: https://www.readingeagle.com/living/in-1920-denim-overalls-were-a-symbol-of-protest/article_453fd936-8199-11ea-9525-3fdd47d11d3e.html

[MaryMagdaline]

1. I never knew this!

Still love my denim.

[orangecrush]

2. In the 60's

And early 70's, bell bottom jeans were too.