Tag Archives: World War Two

Christmas in Minidoka, 1943

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Lynn

When Japanese Americans were removed from their homes by presidential order in 1942, they were sent to a number of concentration camps for the duration of World War Two.  One was Minidoka, located near the town of Hunt, Idaho.  Taken … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Buttons, World War Two Era

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Lynn

I was drawn to this photo because of the wonderful button design on the younger woman’s hat.  What a creative way to use little pearl buttons!  Her older companion’s outfit sports many buttons too, not only running up the shirtwaist … Continue reading →

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Suiting Up

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Lynn

This older woman looks quite serious in her uniform, but what organization does she belong to?  I thought at first that the triangle insignia represented a position in civilian defense, but quick research showed that those triangles go the other … Continue reading →

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Birds of a Feather

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Lynn

For those of you who complain that people today all dress alike, I offer this World War Two era photo as proof that the past might not have been all that different.  The men show some individuality—one in a jacket, … Continue reading →

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The Journey to Internment

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Lynn

Calisphere has a large collection of photos by Dorothea Lange documenting the round up and deportation of Japanese Americans during the Second World War.  The most heart wrenching show individuals and families waiting for transport, many with confused and dazed … Continue reading →

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Considering the Pinafore

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Lynn

You might have noticed that pinafores are back in style. How many times has this garment been revived in some shape or form?  In 1941, Vogue Patterns brought out not one but two different versions.  The magazine copy for the … Continue reading →

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Slacks and Callouses, a Memoir from World War Two

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Lynn

The subtitle of this wartime memoir, “An account of the experiences of two teachers in an aircraft factory,” tells the story.  Written by San Diego High School English teacher Constance Bowman and illustrated by her Art teacher friend, Clara Marie … Continue reading →

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Older Women and Defense Work during World War Two

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Lynn

For the month of October, I had access to an online version of Women’s Wear Daily—what a treasure trove!  My first priority was to trace the history of half sizes, but my passion for discovering the history of older women … Continue reading →

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Hand Sewing, 1942

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Lynn

In honor of Black History Month, I’m seeking out photos of older black women.  This beautiful portrait of a woman doing hand sewing has been on my radar for a long time.  It is one of a series of photos … Continue reading →

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The Jumpsuit—A Style that Will Not Die

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Lynn

You might have noticed that the jump suit, a one piece long armed garment with pants, is back in style.  An older fashion blogger I follow, Alyson Walsh, has declared it her favorite look.  Sewing patterns for jumpsuits abound. I … Continue reading →

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