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Sweatshops and Shirtwaists:  Remembering the Triangle Factory Fire, part II

Sweatshops and Shirtwaists: Remembering the Triangle Factory Fire, part II

FromDressed: The History of Fashion


Sweatshops and Shirtwaists: Remembering the Triangle Factory Fire, part II

FromDressed: The History of Fashion

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In part II of this week's episode in commemorating the 113th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire which occurred in Lower Manhattan on March 25, 1911, we examine how the fire started, hear from some of the survivors and learn about the sweeping labor reforms and worker protections which followed in its wake.Recommended resources:Cornell University's The 1911 Triangle Factory Fire online portalPBS American Experience: Triangle FireDepartment of Labor/OSHA's The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire portalDedication of the Triangle Fire MemorialVon Drehle, David. Triangle: The Fire that Changed America. New York: Grove/Atlantic Inc., 2003.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 120 of our favorite fashion history titlesOur Sponsors:* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/* Check out undefined: undefinedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
Mar 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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With over 7 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.